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There’s something living in the forests around Mount Fuji that most people probably don’t think about when they picture the mountain: Asiatic black bears. The bears here aren’t simply part of one large population spread across central Ja...

Hi! it's Daichi. If you have been looking at the weather forecast for Lake Kawaguchiko this August 2026, you might be scratching your head. Take a look at the actual daily forecast for this month so far: almost every single day shows rai...

Quick heads up if you're anywhere in the Fuji Five Lakes area this week — the Yoshida Himatsuri, one of Japan's most famous fire festivals, takes place right at the base of Mt Fuji on August 26th and 27th. If you have any flexibility in ...

Here's a nice change of pace from the usual Fuji headlines. Fujiyoshida City just put together a proper 10-year plan (2025 to 2034) to preserve and actively promote the Yoshida-guchi climbing trail — the historic route that starts right ...

Every year around this time, the same headline resurfaces: someone gets stuck on Mount Fuji, a rescue team risks their own necks to bring them down, and the whole country ends up arguing about who should pay for it. If you've been follow...

If you're anywhere near Kawaguchiko this week, you're about to see something that looks less like a festival and more like a small city deciding to burn itself down on purpose. On August 26th and 27th, Fujiyoshida holds the Yoshida Fire ...

Dear Customers, Partners, and Friends, I would like to announce that KOKO Journey will officially close its business operations on August 15, 2026. This decision comes as I prepare to relocate from the Mt. Fuji area to pursue a new caree...

Hi there! I'm Daichi, a tour coordinator based right here in beautiful Fujiyoshida City (at the foot of Mt.Fuji). If you’re planning to catch the "postcard view" of Mt. Fuji framed by cherry blossoms, you've come to the right place. The ...

Hi, it's Daichi. Recently, this topic has been widely covered in Japanese news. On February 3, 2026, Fujiyoshida City (the city at the foot of Mt.Fuji) announced that it will not hold the annual Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) a...