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The Dangers that Befall Seniors Climbing Mount Takao, Thinking "It's Just Mount Takao, I'll Be Fine": Herbal Medicine for Leg Cramps, Drinking Water to Alleviate them... Why Well-Intentioned Actions Can Lead to Collapse on Low Mountains.
With the autumn foliage season upon us, the nearby low mountains are bustling with activity. Even on Mount Takao, which is only 599m high, 106 people were lost in the mountains in 2025. If you get a cramp, take herbal medicine or drink water... What are the pitfalls hidden in these well-intentioned remedies?
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With the autumn foliage season upon us, the nearby low mountains are bustling with activity. Even on Mount Takao, which is only 599m high, 106 people were lost in the mountains in 2025. If you get a cramp, take herbal medicine or drink water... What are the pitfalls hidden in these well-intentioned remedies?