- Japan's Yamanashi prefecture plans to charge off-season Mount Fuji climbers for helicopter rescues to deter reckless ascents.
- Climbers going above the sixth station during the off-season will be required to submit a detailed climbing plan beforehand.
- Rescued climbers who fail to submit a plan or ignore safety advice face charges, with proposed fees set at around 8,000 yen (£38) per five minutes of helicopter flight.
- Authorities also plan to install barricades and sensors to block access during the off-season and run online warning ads for international visitors.
- The new regulations are expected to come into effect in September 2027 following a series of dangerous off-season climbing incidents.
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Japan introduces new charge for helicopter rescues on Mount Fuji
