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Japan to charge rescue fee on Mount Fuji during off season
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Yamanashi prefecture announced a rescue fee for climbers on Mount Fuji during the off-season as part of measures to discourage unsafe climbing practices. The fee is one of several initiatives the prefecture is implementing. Details on the fee amount and specific implementation timeline were not provided in available statements.
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