CNN  —  Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a “ trash mountain ” overcrowded by millions of tourists. To try and bring more balance to this popular tourist attraction, Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures – who share Mount Fuji – have instituted new rules ahead of the 2025 climbing season, which lasts from July to September. First up, anyone climbing Fuji must pay 4,000 yen ($27) for a permit. They will also have to book