Key Facts
• On June 29, a 63-year-old man fell 20-30m on Mount Kenashi in Shizuoka.
• The incident occurred on the Jizo Pass route around 7:00 PM.
• The man, from Tokyo, called emergency services himself after the fall.
• Police and firefighters located and rescued him at 10:35 PM, 3.5 hours later.
• Despite the fall, the man was uninjured due to the grassy terrain.
• He was equipped with a jacket and hiking boots but had limited climbing experience.
• Earlier that day, he traveled to Shizuoka with his company’s president.
• He climbed Mount Kenashi alone after being encouraged by his companion.
Summary
A 63-year-old man from Tokyo fell 20-30 meters while descending Mount Kenashi in Shizuoka on June 29. The incident occurred on the Jizo Pass route around 7:00 PM. The man, who had limited hiking experience, was equipped with basic gear and called emergency services himself. Police and firefighters rescued him approximately 3.5 hours later at 10:35 PM. Fortunately, he was uninjured due to the grassy terrain. Earlier that day, he had traveled to Shizuoka with his company’s president and decided to climb the mountain alone after being encouraged by his companion.
