A: Hey there! Heard any interesting news lately?
B: Nah, what's up?
A: You know Mount Takao in Tokyo? Lotsa people go there during autumn, right?
B: Yeah, I've been. It's cool. But have you heard it's gotten a bit dangerous recently?
A: That's true! So many folks are getting lost up there. Last year alone, 131 hikers got lost! That's nearly double the average!
B: Whoa, that's not good at all. Guess it gets busy with foreign tourists too, huh?
A: Exactly! And now they even have booths at the trail entrances to warn people about the steep slopes and give them gear like transmitters and climbing boots.
B: Wow, that sounds serious. What else should we watch out for?
A: Well, apparently bears have been spotted around Tokyo's mountains this year. So, it's a good idea to bring a bell or something to scare them off if you see one.
B: Seriously? I've never thought about that before! Guess we gotta be more careful when hiking now.
A: Absolutely! But still, it's a beautiful place and I think with some caution, we can have a great time there.
B: Sounds good to me. Let's plan a trip soon, shall we?
B: Nah, what's up?
A: You know Mount Takao in Tokyo? Lotsa people go there during autumn, right?
B: Yeah, I've been. It's cool. But have you heard it's gotten a bit dangerous recently?
A: That's true! So many folks are getting lost up there. Last year alone, 131 hikers got lost! That's nearly double the average!
B: Whoa, that's not good at all. Guess it gets busy with foreign tourists too, huh?
A: Exactly! And now they even have booths at the trail entrances to warn people about the steep slopes and give them gear like transmitters and climbing boots.
B: Wow, that sounds serious. What else should we watch out for?
A: Well, apparently bears have been spotted around Tokyo's mountains this year. So, it's a good idea to bring a bell or something to scare them off if you see one.
B: Seriously? I've never thought about that before! Guess we gotta be more careful when hiking now.
A: Absolutely! But still, it's a beautiful place and I think with some caution, we can have a great time there.
B: Sounds good to me. Let's plan a trip soon, shall we?
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Mount Takao in Tokyo has become dangerous due to an increase in hikers getting lost, with 131 instances last year alone. This trend is particularly noticeable during autumn and among foreign tourists. To address this issue, booths at trail entrances provide warnings about steep slopes and offer
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Category ID: conversation_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251017_20/#conversation
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 12:20