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Mt. Fuji's climbing season ends, foreigners accounted for 32% of climbers
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· September 11, 2026
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Key points Foreigners made up a significant portion of climbers, accounting for 32 percent of the total. The proportion of foreign climbers is one aspect of the season that has been reported.
Mt. Fuji's climbing season has come to a close. The season ended on Thursday. Foreigners made up a significant portion of climbers, accounting for 32 percent of the total.
Details about the climbing season are available from the source. The proportion of foreign climbers is one aspect of the season that has been reported.
Further information about Mt. Fuji's climbing season can be found through additional sources, such as Kyodo reports from KOFU, Japan.
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