While there is no suggestion that an eruption is imminent, Fuji is an active volcano. It last erupted 318 years ago, in what is known as the Hoei eruption. “We have been discussing ...

Experts created the guidelines based on the government’s request to study the impact of a Mount Fuji eruption on Tokyo and prepare countermeasures. These are the first detailed guidelines for ...

Japan has released a report detailing countermeasures to be taken if Mount Fuji were to erupt and release ... scientists said an eruption could still be “a major disaster” – even with ...