Japan’s Mt Fuji, an icon of the country and its tallest peak, is now for ticket holders only. This new gate at the trailhead opened for the first time at 3 a.m. Monday. It’s a reaction to what local authorities say is a recent surge of inbound tourists from overseas that, they say, has led to both harm to Fuji's environment and an uptick in the number of under-prepared climbers in need of rescue.
first published: Jul 1, 2024 06:43 pm
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