Three Bodies Found Near Mt. Fuji Crater Amid Search for Missing Climber

Authorities have discovered three bodies near the crater of Mount Fuji, Japan, amidst search efforts for a missing 53-year-old Tokyo man who had sent a photo from the summit to his family before going missing. The identities of the three individuals remain unconfirmed, but it is suspected that two of them could have been missing since last winter. Additionally, a 38-year-old climber died after collapsing near the summit. Experts warn of the dangers associated with climbing Mount Fuji, including extreme cold and altitude sickness, particularly outside the official climbing season, which starts in July. Concerns over overcrowding and environmental impact due to the high number of tourists have also been raised.