Hikers flock to Mt. Fuji on final day of climbing season

Climbers flocked to Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak, on the last day of the summer climbing season. Trails on the mountain, which straddles Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, opened to climbers in early July. On Wednesday, the fifth station of a trail on Mount Fuji's Yamanashi side was bustling with climbers eager to enjoy the last day of the summer trekking season.

A prefectural official said it was a relief that the climbing season ended without major incidents. The official added that authorities plan to review the season and work with relevant personnel to identify points for improvement and refine the system.