Shizuoka Prefecture

Rising hiking accidents and safety concerns in Japan

8 clusters · 22 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Mount Fuji Subashiri Trail concludes climbing season

Recent reports highlight a rise in hiking accidents across Japan’s mountainous regions. Individual incidents include a 55-year-old man being rescued from Mount Hoken in the Central Alps following a 15-meter fall, and two

Severe weather and volcanic activity in Japan

14 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Mount Tokachidake volcanic alert raised to Level 3 in Hokkaido

By early September 2026, Typhoon 24 and linear precipitation zones brought extreme weather to Japan. In Aomori Prefecture, record-breaking rainfall continued, with Ajigasawa recording 260 mm. In Aomori City, a Level 5 em

Severe weather and infrastructure disruptions in Japan

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Mount Fuji access routes closed following landslides and heavy rain

Severe weather and heavy rainfall across Japan have caused significant infrastructure disruptions and safety hazards. Initially, highway closures were reported on the Hokuriku Expressway following a multi-vehicle acciden

Japan regional tourism recommendations

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Shikoku Karst offers scenic touring spots in Ehime and Kochi

In August 2026, various travel guides provided recommendations for regional tourism across Japan, focusing on diverse landscapes, accommodations, and local amenities. Early in the month, guides highlighted Shikoku’s fou

Child abandonment incident on Mount Fuji

2 clusters · 111 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Mount Fuji father reprimanded for leaving 7-year-old son alone

A 48-year-old father from Nagoya was reprimanded by police after leaving his 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji during an ascent. The incident occurred on the Fujinomiya Trail near the sixth station, at an altitude of ap