Landslide Hits Mount Fuji After Heavy Rain
Three vehicles were buried at Mount Fuji’s 5th-station car park, and police mountain rescuers were dispatched as heavy rain continued, officials said.
- On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, a landslide struck a car park at the 5th station of Mount Fuji's Fujinomiya trail, covering three vehicles with debris; officials reported no injuries or casualties.
- Heavy rain across Shizuoka Prefecture triggered the slide, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, while the Fuji Subaru Line remains closed due to severe weather.
- Torrential rain also battered Aichi and Gifu on Tuesday, causing flooding that injured 41 people, as Nagoya recorded a record 104.5mm of rainfall in a single hour.
- Separately, a landslide in the town of Kawanehon resulted in one death, and police found two climbers unconscious on separate trails, though officials have not linked these to the main incident.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts that heavy rainfall will persist through Wednesday afternoon, affecting vast regions stretching from northeastern to western Japan.
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Mount Fuji Landslide: Climbers and Communities Impacted by Heavy Rain | Science-Environment
A landslide on Mount Fuji, following heavy rain in Japan, covered vehicles but caused no injuries. Separate incidents on the mountain and severe weather in other regions resulted in casualties and transport disruptions. Authorities have issued warnings as rain continues across Japan.
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The Independent (US)Main access road to Mount Fuji shut after heavy rain triggers landslide
Police say no link between landslide and two unconscious climbers found by emergency services
A landslide caused by heavy rain occurred near the trailhead of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture on July 10th. According to local authorities and the Japan Meteorological Agency, several vehicles were covered in mud, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported. Damage from the heavy rain has also been reported in neighboring prefectures.
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