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Japan sees record mountain rescues amid blame on foreign tourists

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Japan is experiencing a surge in mountain rescue incidents, with a record 3,623 people rescued and 332 deaths last year. Despite locals constituting the majority of those requiring assistance, public anger and blame are disproportionately directed towards ill-equipped foreign tourists. Veteran climbers express concern that many underestimate the dangers of mountains like Mount Fuji, leading to potentially fatal situations. AI

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Japan sees record mountain rescues amid blame on foreign tourists

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Japan scapegoats foreigners as mountain rescue numbers rise

    On a clear summer morning at Mount Fuji’s fifth-station trailhead, the crowds look more beach ready than alpine prepared with canvas slip-ons, bare legs and lightweight jackets. Above them, Japan’s most famous peak rises to 3,776 metres (12,389 feet) and into sub-zero temperature…

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