3,122 incidents were recorded so far, up 176 from the previous year. Of which 332 died or went missing, 32 up, and 1,480 were injured, 90 up.
Older climbers aged 60 or above made up 47.6% of those stranded. 30.9% of cases were due to getting lost.
The reports noted 246 foreigners were stranded, up 111 from 2024. Of which 80% were backcountry skiers or climbers.
The number of stranded foreign visitors has been tracked since 2018, with 2025 marking the highest level yet.
Nagano recorded the most cases with 358. Then comes Hokkaido with 199 cases and Yamanashi with 192 cases.
The number of stranded cases on Mt. Fuji declined compared to the five-year average.
It was reported earlier, Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, standing 3,776 meters tall and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is facing mounting pressure as authorities struggle to balance booming tourism with safety and environmental preservation.
AloJapan.com