1. Mount Takao in Tokyo's suburbs is experiencing a rise in stranded hikers (about 50% increase in the last year, from an average of 86 over the past five years).
2. Despite being a popular destination for day-trippers, the mountain peak (around 600 meters high) has steep slopes and requires caution due to its terrain.
3. An additional concern for hikers is the increased sightings of bears in Tokyo's mountains this year, prompting some hikers to carry safety bells as a precaution.
2. Despite being a popular destination for day-trippers, the mountain peak (around 600 meters high) has steep slopes and requires caution due to its terrain.
3. An additional concern for hikers is the increased sightings of bears in Tokyo's mountains this year, prompting some hikers to carry safety bells as a precaution.
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Mount Takao in Tokyo's suburbs has seen a 50% increase in stranded hikers over the past year, averaging 132 annually. The mountain, standing at around 600 meters high, features steep slopes and requires caution due to its terrain. Furthermore, there have been increased bear sightings in Tokyo's
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251017_20/#summary
Date: Oct. 17, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-17
Created: 2025/10/18 12:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:00
Last Read: 2025/10/18 12:15