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“They’ve got be kidding me.” – Mayor in Japan fed up with off-season Mt. Fuji hikers needing rescue

Summary by SoraNews24
Fujinomiya mayor wants people hiking unopened trails to think about someone other than just themselves. The climbing season for Mt. Fuji runs from early July to early September, but unfortunately the Mt. Fuji hiker rescue season ends up being longer. Every year, a number of hikers ignore the warnings and take to the trails when they’re still officially closed, then end up needing rescue teams or other emergency services to help them get home fro…
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SoraNews24 broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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