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When heading from the Chuo Expressway towards Koshu and the Southern Alps, the sight of Mount Fuji is majestic and beautiful, so I am very happy to be born in a country with mountains. Conversely, when I see cloud formations such as umbrella clouds or hanging clouds, it serves as a weather indicator, reminding me to be cautious and to assess the situation carefully, as the mountains nearby may also face worsening conditions. I use these signs as part of my mountain weather judgment. In the past, among climbers, the temperature difference between Omaezaki and the summit of Mount Fuji was once used as a standard to estimate the probability of lightning strikes.

Check the four major factors of safe climbing: physical strength, technique, equipment, and knowledge, and make sure you prepare enough to safely climb.

I love that you can easily recognize Mt. Fuji from afar! I could see it from the Tama river where I played as a child, there were songs in my school time about Mt. Fuji, and you can see it from the Northern Alps! It’s the best!

Real-time weather observation data for each climbing route is available, so you can check detailed weather conditions. Also, Fuji Granpa’s explanations are cute and easy to understand! I think I can also learn from him.

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of those involved, issues such as the “White River Problem”—which once stood in the way of Mt. Fuji’s recognition as a World Heritage Site—have been resolved. Across Japan, growing attention is being given to the issue of overuse in natural areas beyond Mt. Fuji, and steps toward improvement are steadily underway. I hope Mt. Fuji and Imafuji will continue to lead the way in solving these important challenges.