Climbing season has begun for Mount Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, joining in Yamanashi Prefecture, whose trail up Japan's highest peak opened to climbers on July 1. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/11/japan/mount-fuji-shizuoka-open/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #mountfuji #shizuoka #mountains #mountaineering #yamanashi

Mount Fuji’s climbing season has arrived, with climbers set to pay an entrance fee of ¥4,000 no matter which trail they take. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/30/japan/society/mount-fuji-entry-fee/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #mountfuji #yamanashi #shizuoka #tourism #overtourism

From exhausted hikers to emergency airlifts, Mount Fuji’s rescue crews face an increased challenge when climbing season opens July 1. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/30/japan/society/mount-fuji-rescue-teams/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #mountfuji #hiking #yamanashi #shizuoka #hokkaido #tourism #mountaineering