Mount Fuji

102-year-old becomes oldest person to climb Mount Fuji

September 5, 2025 · World News

The Brief Kokichi Akuzawa reached the top of Mount Fuji at age 102 on Aug. 5, Guinness World Records confirmed. He climbed with family and friends, camping along…

Why Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji is “screaming” for relief

September 11, 2023 · World News

Mt. Fuji, Japan — Japan’s majestic 12,388-foot peak has stirred poets and painters, sent the devout on treacherous pilgrimages up its slopes, and continues to inspire awe and…