A stunning image is often shared online with the claim that it shows Lake Kawaguchi near Mount Fuji in Japan: Lake Kawaguchi truly does sit within eyesight of Mount Fuji, but this image doesn't show ...

As Japan’s tallest and most sacred mountain, Mt. Fuji has been the motif depicted in pictures, cultural items, and various other art forms since ancient times. It is also a major destination for ...

Lake Kawaguchi (and the rest of Fuji Five Lakes) is a lush countryside area you just can’t miss if you’re in Japan. This ...

May is the season for “shibazakura”, which literally means “cherry lawn” but really refers to the pink carpet created by blooming moss phlox. One of the best locations for enjoying this riot of color ...

The bloom of Japan's iconic pink cherry blossoms, or sakura, is so much of a cultural phenomenon that a specific word exists to describe the act of enjoying their petals: hanami, meaning "flower ...

Mount Fuji is visible only 70–80 days a year. Discover the best time to see Japan’s iconic mountain, top viewing spots, and ...

The majestic mountain—also the icon of the island country—has many accolades to its name. Fifth highest mountain in the world, the tallest peak in Japan, and now recognised as a World Heritage Site by ...