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Local gov't mulls charging rescued hikers for Mount Fuji helicopter use
A Japanese prefecture that shares Mt. Fuji is considering charging rescued individuals for helicopter deployments to the ...
Local government in Japan mulls whether to charge for cost of Mt Fuji helicopter rescues
As more climbers have become stranded on Mt Fuji when the mountain is closed to the public, the Yamanashi prefectural ...
Local govt in Japan mulls whether to charge for cost of Mt Fuji helicopter rescues
The Yamanashi prefectural government hopes to discourage climbing during the off-season Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
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Yamanashi Pref. Mulls Whether to Charge for Cost of Mt. Fuji Helicopter Rescues
As more climbers have become stranded on Mt. Fuji when the mountain is closed to the public, the Yamanashi prefectural ...
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Attaché Bites - Fujinomiya
Friend of Attaché and local food expert with Arigato Japan, Asami, is a Fujinomiya native and incredibly proud of the ...
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Fallen WWII Chinese laborers honored in Japan
Historical records show that near the end of World War II, about 40,000 Chinese people were forcibly brought to Japan and ...
Japan’s push to promote Mount Fuji Instagram spot backfires as overtourism irks locals
Locals living near the ‘Mount Fuji dream bridge’ complain about illegal parking and excessive noise from tourists.
Mt Fuji ‘dream bridge’ tourist photo spot a nightmare for residents with noise, illegal parking
Residents are up in arms about disruptions caused by visitors looking to get the shot of a lifetime. Read more at ...
Japan's 'perfect Mount Fuji shot' site faces backlash over tourist surge
A local government's decision to promote a bridge as the perfect spot for an Instagrammable shot of Mt. Fuji has backfired, with residents up in arms about disruptions caused by people looking to get ...