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Toyota is building a $10 billion smart city at the base of Mount Fuji, and will soon move in its first residents

The company said the 175-acre site at the base of Mount Fuji would be a testing ground for robotics and self-driving tech. Chairman Akio Toyoda said the city could include "pet robots" for older ...
Stars and Stripes

Mount Fuji climb will cost more through military rec programs thanks to new local hiking fee

Climbing Mount Fuji on a trip sponsored by a U.S. military base will cost more this year as Japan seeks to offset the impact of thousands of visitors to the iconic volcano. Yamanashi prefecture this ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ancient Mt. Fuji climbing route from base to undergo restoration

Japan News An ancient Mt. Fuji climbing route is set to be restored in a bid to revive the mountain’s reputation as a “sacred” location. Most climbers who visit Japan’s tallest peak take the Yoshida ...
CNN

Japanese town quietly removes its Mount Fuji-blocking barrier

A small town in Japan that received international attention for its controversial decision to block views of Mount Fuji has quietly reversed its decision. Fujikawaguchiko, at the base of Mount Fuji, ...

This luxury inn shows that exclusivity has become Japan’s holy grail

Mount Fuji and a modern take on traditional hospitality star at the new sister hotel of one of Japan’s most exclusive ryokans ...
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When Mount Fuji is visible and when it’s not

Anyone planning a trip to Japan usually wants to see Mount Fuji. Japan’s highest mountain is not only a popular photo subject but also part of the UNESCO World Heritage. However, those who want to see ...
Reuters

Japan says swarms of tourists defiling sacred Mt Fuji

FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan, Sept 9 (Reuters) - On a grey, rainy Saturday a steady stream of tour buses arrive at a base station of Japan's Mount Fuji depositing dozens of lightly dressed foreign tourists in ...