Man Rescued Twice from Mount Fuji

A Chinese university student living in Japan was rescued twice from Japan — Mount Fuji within a week. The man was first airlifted after suffering from altitude sickness. He returned to Japan — Mount Fuji days later to retrieve his forgotten mobile phone and had to be rescued again. Police in Japan — Shizuoka Prefecture confirmed the incidents. This event highlights the treacherous conditions of hiking Japan — Mount Fuji outside the official season. In response to overcrowding, Japan has implemented new regulations, including an entry fee of 4,000 yen and visitor caps for the trails of Japan — Mount Fuji, starting this summer.