Mt. Fuji in climbing season

Mt. Fuji in climbing season

A ritual to cut a sacred shimenawa rope tied to a torii gate is held during the opening ceremony of the Subashiri route in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Mt. Fuji on July 1, 2026, as the official climbing season began for Japan's highest mountain, straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. The route is open through Sept. 10.

Mt. Fuji in climbing season

Mt. Fuji in climbing season

People begin climbing Mt. Fuji along the Subashiri route on July 1, 2026. The route in Shizuoka Prefecture up Japan's highest mountain, straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, opened the same day for the start of the official climbing season through Sept. 10.

Chamonix in Winter - France

Chamonix in Winter - France

FRANCE, FRENCH ALPS. HAUTE-SAVOIE (74), CHAMONIX MONT BLANC. SKIERS CROSSING VALLEE BLANCHE GLACIER NEAR AIGUILLE DU MIDI IN THE MONT BLANC MOUNTAIN RANGE. BACKCOUNTRY SKIING ROUTE I Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Choi Ga On of South Korea competes en route to winning gold in the women's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Sena Tomita of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the women's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Sena Tomita of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the women's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Sena Tomita of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the women's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Sena Tomita of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the women's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Yuto Totsuka of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Yuto Totsuka of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning gold in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning gold in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning gold in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning gold in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

Mt. Fuji opens Shizuoka route

Mt. Fuji opens Shizuoka route

Climbers head to the top of Mt. Fuji along the Fujinomiya route on July 10, 2025, as the route in Shizuoka Prefecture on Japan's highest mountain, straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, opened the same day along with two other routes, following the July 1 opening of the Yamanashi Prefecture-side route. All routes are open through Sept. 10. (Kyodo), ==Kyodo

Mt. Fuji opens Shizuoka route

Mt. Fuji opens Shizuoka route

Climbers head to the top of Mt. Fuji along the Fujinomiya route on July 10, 2025, as the route in Shizuoka Prefecture on Japan's highest mountain, straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, opened the same day along with two other routes, following the July 1 opening of the Yamanashi Prefecture-side route. All routes are open through Sept. 10. (Kyodo), ==Kyodo

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

In the Haute Vallée d'Aure (65), on Saturday 7 June 2025, more than 3,500 sheep returned to the Moudang mountain pastures for the traditional annual transhumance. Pastoralism and transhumance in the Pyrenees. Herd on Pyrenean roads, aerial view by drone. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

In the Haute Vallée d'Aure (65), on Saturday 7 June 2025, more than 3,500 sheep returned to the Moudang mountain pastures for the traditional annual transhumance. Pastoralism and transhumance in the Pyrenees. Herd on Pyrenean roads, aerial view by drone. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

In the Haute Vallée d'Aure (65), on Saturday 7 June 2025, more than 3,500 sheep returned to the Moudang mountain pastures for the traditional annual transhumance. Pastoralism and transhumance in the Pyrenees. Herd on Pyrenean roads, aerial view by drone. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

In the Haute Vallée d'Aure (65), on Saturday 7 June 2025, more than 3,500 sheep returned to the Moudang mountain pastures for the traditional annual transhumance. Pastoralism and transhumance in the Pyrenees. Herd on Pyrenean roads, aerial view by drone. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

In the Haute Vallée d'Aure (65), on Saturday 7 June 2025, more than 3,500 sheep returned to the Moudang mountain pastures for the traditional annual transhumance. Pastoralism and transhumance in the Pyrenees. Herd on Pyrenean roads, aerial view by drone. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

In the Haute Vallée d'Aure (65), on Saturday 7 June 2025, more than 3,500 sheep returned to the Moudang mountain pastures for the traditional annual transhumance. Pastoralism and transhumance in the Pyrenees. Herd on Pyrenean roads, aerial view by drone. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

In the Haute Vallée d'Aure (65), on Saturday 7 June 2025, more than 3,500 sheep returned to the Moudang mountain pastures for the traditional annual transhumance. Pastoralism and transhumance in the Pyrenees. Herd on Pyrenean roads, aerial view by drone. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

In the Haute Vallée d'Aure (65), on Saturday 7 June 2025, more than 3,500 sheep returned to the Moudang mountain pastures for the traditional annual transhumance. Pastoralism and transhumance in the Pyrenees. Herd on Pyrenean roads, aerial view by drone. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

In the Haute Vallée d'Aure (65), on Saturday 7 June 2025, more than 3,500 sheep returned to the Moudang mountain pastures for the traditional annual transhumance. Pastoralism and transhumance in the Pyrenees. Herd on Pyrenean roads, aerial view by drone. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

In the Haute Vallée d'Aure (65), on Saturday 7 June 2025, more than 3,500 sheep returned to the Moudang mountain pastures for the traditional annual transhumance. Pastoralism and transhumance in the Pyrenees. Herd on Pyrenean roads, aerial view by drone. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

In the Haute Vallée d'Aure (65), on Saturday 7 June 2025, more than 3,500 sheep returned to the Moudang mountain pastures for the traditional annual transhumance. Pastoralism and transhumance in the Pyrenees. Herd on Pyrenean roads, aerial view by drone. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

In the Haute Vallée d'Aure (65), on Saturday 7 June 2025, more than 3,500 sheep returned to the Moudang mountain pastures for the traditional annual transhumance. Pastoralism and transhumance in the Pyrenees. Herd on Pyrenean roads, aerial view by drone. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

Traditional Annual Transhumance - France

In the Haute Vallée d'Aure (65), on Saturday 7 June 2025, more than 3,500 sheep returned to the Moudang mountain pastures for the traditional annual transhumance. Pastoralism and transhumance in the Pyrenees. Herd on Pyrenean roads, aerial view by drone. Photo by Duffour P/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Vin Champagne

Illustration - Vin Champagne

MARNE (51), VERZENAY, MOUNTAIN OF REIMS REGIONAL NATURAL PARK, CHAMPAGNE ROUTE OF THE MOUNTAIN OF REIMS, VERZENAY WIND MILL AND VINEYARD Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Vin Champagne

Illustration - Vin Champagne

MARNE (51), VERZENAY, MOUNTAIN OF REIMS REGIONAL NATURAL PARK, CHAMPAGNE ROUTE, VERZENAY WIND MILL AND VINEYARD Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Spot - China

Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Spot - China

An aerial drone photo shows the mingsha mountain and crescent spring scenic spot in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Nov. 23, 2024. Around 2,000 years ago, Dunhuang was a key hub on the ancient Silk Road. Chinese silk and tea passed through this gateway en route to other countries, while agricultural products such as grapes, carrots and pomegranates made their way into China. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and historical significance, Dunhuang holds a treasure trove of ancient Buddhist relics and art. In recent years, Dunhuang has leveraged its cultural tourism resources and vigorously attracted visitors and scholars from around the world who are keen to delve into its historical significance and witness its modern cultural revival. Once served for thousands of years as a meeting point of the East and the West along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang has now revived to embrace new development. Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Spot - China

Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Spot - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 25, 2023 shows the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. Around 2,000 years ago, Dunhuang was a key hub on the ancient Silk Road. Chinese silk and tea passed through this gateway en route to other countries, while agricultural products such as grapes, carrots and pomegranates made their way into China. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and historical significance, Dunhuang holds a treasure trove of ancient Buddhist relics and art. In recent years, Dunhuang has leveraged its cultural tourism resources and vigorously attracted visitors and scholars from around the world who are keen to delve into its historical significance and witness its modern cultural revival. Once served for thousands of years as a meeting point of the East and the West along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang has now revived to embrace new development. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Bin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Spot - China

Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Spot - China

Rangers patrol along the Great Wall at the site of Yumen Pass in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 16, 2024. Around 2,000 years ago, Dunhuang was a key hub on the ancient Silk Road. Chinese silk and tea passed through this gateway en route to other countries, while agricultural products such as grapes, carrots and pomegranates made their way into China. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and historical significance, Dunhuang holds a treasure trove of ancient Buddhist relics and art. In recent years, Dunhuang has leveraged its cultural tourism resources and vigorously attracted visitors and scholars from around the world who are keen to delve into its historical significance and witness its modern cultural revival. Once served for thousands of years as a meeting point of the East and the West along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang has now revived to embrace new development. Photo by Xinhua/Ma Ning/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Spot - China

Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Spot - China

Visitors ride camels at the mingsha mountain and crescent spring scenic spot in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 4, 2025. Around 2,000 years ago, Dunhuang was a key hub on the ancient Silk Road. Chinese silk and tea passed through this gateway en route to other countries, while agricultural products such as grapes, carrots and pomegranates made their way into China. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and historical significance, Dunhuang holds a treasure trove of ancient Buddhist relics and art. In recent years, Dunhuang has leveraged its cultural tourism resources and vigorously attracted visitors and scholars from around the world who are keen to delve into its historical significance and witness its modern cultural revival. Once served for thousands of years as a meeting point of the East and the West along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang has now revived to embrace new development. Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowboarding: World Cup

Snowboarding: World Cup

Sara Shimizu of Japan competes en route to winning gold in the women's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 20, 2024.

Snowboarding: World Cup

Snowboarding: World Cup

Ruka Hirano of Japan performs en route to winning bronze in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 20, 2024.

Snowboarding: World Cup

Snowboarding: World Cup

Ayumu Hirano of Japan performs en route to winning gold in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 20, 2024.

Swiss Alps Bernina Express Scenic Train Route

Swiss Alps Bernina Express Scenic Train Route

A tourist poses for a photo at Alp Grm Station on the snow mountain along the Albula-Bernina railway in Switzerland, Dec. 3, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Albula-Bernina Railway, a Swiss fusion of heritage and innovation" Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

[Breaking News]Autumn leaves on central Japan mountain route

Toyama, Japan, Oct. 17 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Oct. 17, 2024, shows autumn leaves along the scenic Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route straddling Toyama and Nagano prefectures in central Japan. (Kyodo)

Autumn leaves on central Japan mountain route

Autumn leaves on central Japan mountain route

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Oct. 17, 2024, shows autumn leaves along the scenic Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route straddling Toyama and Nagano prefectures in central Japan.

Autumn leaves on central Japan mountain route

Autumn leaves on central Japan mountain route

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Oct. 17, 2024, shows autumn leaves along the scenic Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route straddling Toyama and Nagano prefectures in central Japan.

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240712) -- BEIJING, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moves at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moves at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moves at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moves at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists take an electrical multiple unit (EMU) train at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 11, 2024 shows an electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moving at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moves at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moves at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)