Japanese officials are urging climbers to be careful after five deaths on Mount Fuji within a week, which officials say marks an unusually deadly start to the climbing season.
As the popularity of Mount Fuji has grown, concerns about overcrowding and risky climbing practices have intensified, despite a steady number of summit reachers.
Last year, seven deaths were reported on Mount Fuji, but within a week this year, five people died on the mountain, prompting officials to emphasize the need for caution among climbers.
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