Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly said millions of people climb Mount Fuji annually. It is hundreds of thousands. The article also misspelled Taiyokan. MOUNT FUJI, Japan - The ...

MAEBASHI, Japan (AP) — Kokichi Akuzawa almost gave up during his trek to became the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji at age 102, an achievement recognized by Guinness World Records after he reached ...

Mount Fuji, Japan's highest and most iconic peak stands 12,389 feet. Climbing the statuesque mountain presents a unique adventure blending a physical challenge with stunning beauty and cultural ...

TOKYO, Japan — Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, known for its snowcap forming around this time of the year, is still snowless in November for the first time in 130 years, presumably because of the unusually ...

This photo provided by Motoe Hoshino shows her father Kokichi Akuzawa as they were climbing Mount Fuji, west of Tokyo, Aug. 5, 2025. (Family courtesy photo via AP) MAEBASHI, Japan (AP) — Kokichi ...