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Japan To Charge Unprepared Mount Fuji Climbers $51 Every 5 Minutes | WION
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September 17, 2026
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Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan has announced plans to charge hikers for emergency helicopter rescues on Mount Fuji during the off-season starting in September 2027. Aimed at curbing reckless and ill-equipped ascents on Japan's highest peak, authorities plan to base the fee on fuel
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