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Japan's most popular national park has volcanic islands, breathtaking trails, and iconic mountain views

Japan is packed with spectacular mountains, islands, and trails, but this magnificent national park is the country's most ...
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A gate is installed on a Mount Fuji trail to control crowds, but governor says more measures needed

TOKYO (AP) — A crowd-control gate was installed halfway up Japan's Mount Fuji on Monday ahead of the July 1 start of this year's climbing season, but the governor of Yamanashi, one of the two ...
Los Angeles Times

Gate installed on Mount Fuji trail to control crowds, but governor wants more done

TOKYO — A crowd-control gate was installed halfway up Japan’s Mount Fuji on Monday ahead of the July 1 start of this year’s climbing season, but the governor of Yamanashi, one of the two prefectures ...
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Mount Fuji trails mandate fees to combat over-tourism

Beginning in the new tourist season, accessing the trails leading to Mount Fuji will cost 4,000 yen (approximately CAD 39).