Japan’s weak yen boosts tourism, raises ‘overtourism’ concerns
Japan had more than 3 million visitors for a third straight month in May, official data showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen helped continue a record pace for inbound tourism.
Asian news from prefecture Yamanashi
Rescuers seek to bring down bodies found on Japan’s Mount Fuji
TOKYO (AP) — Three bodies were found inside a crater at the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan’s most famous mountain, with one of them already brought down from the slopes, police said Thursday.
No more cute snaps of Mt Fuji. A screen is up in a Japanese town to prevent tourist crowds
TOKYO (AP) — Sorry, the screen is now up — no more snapping cute photos of Mount Fuji from a popular sidewalk spot in the Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko.
We can’t have nice things! Japan imposes new rules to climb Mt. Fuji to fight overtourism, littering
TOKYO (AP) — Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of the iconic Japanese Mount Fuji will now have to reserve ahead and pay a fee as the picturesque stratovolcano struggles with overtourism, littering and those who attempt rushed “bullet climbing,” putting lives at risk.
Renesas restarts shuttered plant to meet power chip demand
TOKYO/KOFU, Japan -- Renesas Electronics officially restarted a plant near Mt. Fuji that had been dormant for over nine years on Thursday, racing to meet surging demand for power semiconductors used in electric vehicles and data centers.
Japan’s fastest roller coaster closed for good over safety concerns, reports of broken bones
A record-breaking Japanese roller coaster that also gained notoriety for breaking thrill-seekers’ bones has been shut down for good.