More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100; most of them women – Nationwide The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has hit a record high of more than 95,000 -- almost 90 percent of them women -- government data showed. The figures further highlight the slow-burning demographic crisis gripp... READ MORE

Temperatures forecast to remain high in September, October – Nationwide The lingering heat is expected to remain for September and October with temperatures in the 30s, the Japan Meteorological Agency said in its three-month forecast for autumn. According to the forecast, temperatures are foreca... READ MORE

Mount Fuji climbing season begins with new fee, crowd control steps – Yamanashi Prefecture Park rangers on Mount Fuji officially started this year's climbing season about 90 minutes before sunrise, levying new trail fees and limiting hiker numbers to curb overcrowding. At 3 a.m., officials opene... READ MORE

Japan seeks more visitors despite overtourism problems – Nationwide Japan's tourism chief said its ambitious goal of luring 60 million foreign tourists a year -- more than double the current level -- is well within reach, despite surging overtourism concerns. Japan last year attracted over 25 mi... READ MORE

Online reservations begin for Mount Fuji climbers to ease congestion – Yamanashi Prefecture Online reservations began for visitors climbing Mount Fuji on the most commonly used trail situated in Yamanashi Prefecture to ease congestion, with local authorities set to start charging 2,000 yen when ... READ MORE