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Yamanashi Pref. decides to charge for helicopter rescues on Mt. Fuji
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· September 14, 2026
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Key points The prefecture's decision has been reported, but additional information about the charging system and its implementation is not provided here. From Kofu, Japan: Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture has made a decision regarding rescue operations on Mt.
From Kofu, Japan: Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture has made a decision regarding rescue operations on Mt. Fuji. The prefecture will start charging climbers for rescues carried out by its disaster prevention helicopter.
Further details about this decision are available from the source. The change is related to helicopter rescues, which will now incur a charge for those being rescued.
The prefecture's decision has been reported, but additional information about the charging system and its implementation is not provided here. Readers can consult the source for more details.
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