102-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person Alive to Summit Japan’s Mt. Fuji A Japanese man recently became the oldest person ever to summit Mt. Fuji at the age of 102. In August, Kokichi Akuzawa broke the previous Guinness World Record while also overcoming recent heart failure, a battle with shingles, and a recent fall in order to complete the climb. On the morning of August 3, Akuzawa began his journey up the […] Climbing Joseph Kaufmann | August 29, 2025 0 Comments
A Clash of Cultures — Mount Fuji Photo Spot in Japan in the Crosshairs The post-COVID travel boom is hitting Japan with a vengeance, and Japan is having trouble coping. Travelers are flocking to destinations in Japan to capture iconic photos for social media, causing problems. Last week, Fujikawacho officials announced they will build an 8-foot-barrier to prevent snap-happy tourists from taking pictures of Mt. Fuji. A mesh net 8 feet high and 65 feet […] Mike Humphrey | May 3, 2024 0 Comments
Mt. Fuji Trip Report: Climbing and Skiing Japan’s Highest Mountain This report was from May 15th, 2021, and was submitted by reader Robert Duncan At 12,388-feet (3776m), Mt. Fuji is the highest peak in Japan, offering incredible views reaching as far as Tokyo on a clear day. Related: Snow Coverage on Japan’s Mount Fuji is Currently the Lowest it’s Been in 20 Years Climbing Mt. Fuji in the off-season is […] Guest Author | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
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