Mount Fuji Claims Multiple Lives Ahead of Climbing Season
Authorities recover bodies near summit as safety concerns mount over Japan's iconic peak.
- Four bodies found near Mount Fuji's crater as search for missing climber continues.
- Climbing season officially starts Monday, with over 220,000 expected to ascend the mountain.
- Officials to implement entry fees and cap entries on the Yoshida trail to manage overcrowding.
- Mount Fuji's challenging conditions lead to frequent injuries and illnesses among climbers.
- Safety and environmental issues have been raised due to the increasing number of visitors.