Mount Fuji's unique clouds: Research provides insights into frequency and formation conditions

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba conducted a three-year observational study (January 2019–December 2021) using a ...
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Live-fire drills near Mount Fuji focus on island defense

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force held its 67th annual live-fire exercise at the Higashi-Fuji Maneuver Area near Mount Fuji, June 8, 2025. More than 2,000 troops participated in the training, which ...
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Rescuers hunt man missing after livestreaming Mt Fuji climb

Rescuers in Japan are searching for a man who appears to have fallen down part of Mount Fuji as he was live-streaming his climb up the country's highest peak, police said Wednesday. Experts warn that ...
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Japan releases AI-generated Mount Fuji eruption video to encourage Tokyo residents to be prepared

Large clouds of smoke billow from Japan’s most famous mountain. In no time, volcanic ash spreads to the heavily populated capital of Tokyo, fogging up the air and blanketing buildings and vehicles.
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Climber rescued from Mount Fuji twice in one week

Authorities in Japan have rescued the same climber from the slopes of Mount Fuji twice in the space of a week. The 27-year-old man was first rescued on Tuesday after falling ill, Shizuoka prefectural ...