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28. The pass is renowned among climbers and photographers as a viewing spot over Lake Kawaguchiko against the backdrop of Japan's tallest peak, but is not so well known among the public.

The sighting on Sept. 12 saw sightseers busily setting up their cameras along the mountain pass before the sun rose in the hope of snapping spectacular shots, according to the city's tourist ...

More than 200,000 people are expected to make the trek up Japan's iconic mountain over the 10-week season. And local authorities are trying to figure out how to deal with all the congestion.