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A Father Abandoned His 7-year-old Son Alone on Mount Fuji to Continue His Hike—Police Say It Was ‘Unacceptable’

Summary by Travel + Leisure
The child was reportedly alone for more than three hours before a mountain rest-stop worker found him unharmed and contacted authorities.Scenic view of Mt. Fuji.Credit: mantaphoto/Getty ImagesA Japanese man has received a warning from authorities in the country’s Shizuoka Prefecture after leaving his 7-year-old son alone on the slopes of Mount Fuji, according to reports.A worker at a rest stop on the mountain’s Fujinomiya Trail found the child s…
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Travel + Leisure broke the news on Friday, August 28, 2026.
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