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[Mt. Fuji] Shizuoka Prefecture to Charge for Rescue Operations by Disaster Relief Helicopter During the Off-Season; Governor Confirms This at Prefectural Assembly Meeting; Aims to Start From the 2027 Climbing Season
Regarding rescue operations for climbers during the off-season on Mt. Fuji, Governor Yasutomo Suzuki indicated at the Shizuoka Prefectural Assembly on October 2nd that the prefecture plans to charge a fee for rescue operations using its disaster relief helicopter. As part of measures to address mountain accidents during the off-season, the prefecture has decided to mandate the submission of climbing permits and impose an administrative penalty o…
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Regarding rescue operations for climbers during the off-season on Mt. Fuji, Governor Yasutomo Suzuki indicated at the Shizuoka Prefectural Assembly on October 2nd that the prefecture plans to charge a fee for rescue operations using its disaster relief helicopter. As part of measures to address mountain accidents during the off-season, the prefecture has decided to mandate the submission of climbing permits and impose an administrative penalty o…