SHIZUOKA, Sep 22 (News On Japan) –
Shizuoka Prefecture noticed no fatalities from mountaineering accidents this summer time for the primary time in three years, whereas deaths from water-related accidents elevated sharply.
According to the prefectural police, between July 1st and August thirty first, 2025, there have been 48 mountain accidents, 14 fewer than throughout the identical interval in 2024. The variety of mountaineering deaths fell from seven in 2024 to zero in 2025, marking the primary summer time since 2022 with none fatalities.
About 70 % of mountain accidents contain climbing Mount Fuji. Police consider the introduction of entry restrictions and necessary pre-climb studying applications this season raised consciousness of security amongst climbers, contributing to the decline in accidents.
In distinction, water-related accidents rose in contrast with the earlier 12 months, with 25 circumstances recorded, up seven, and 12 fatalities, a rise of 5.
Source: SBSnews6