According to the All-Japan Federation of Chinese Associations and Chinese Overseas: On August 16–17, the federation successfully organized Chinese residents in Japan to summit Mount Fuji. It is reported that the youngest participant was 19 years old, the oldest was 63, and two Japanese friends also joined.
On August 16–17, the All-Japan Federation of Chinese Associations and Chinese Overseas organized Chinese residents in Japan to successfully summit Mount Fuji.
During the climb, team members showed solidarity and encouraged one another, ultimately overcoming the cold and fatigue to witness the natural beauty of Mount Fuji’s sunrise and sea of clouds. Among them, two female team members even celebrated an exceptionally memorable birthday. On the bus ride back to Tokyo, everyone shared climbing experiences and exchanged contact information. Many participants expressed that the event was highly meaningful, as it strengthened connections and deepened friendships among Chinese residents in Japan, and they hope to take part in similar activities in the future.
On August 16, participants gathered near the All-Japan Federation of Chinese Associations and Chinese Overseas headquarters (referred to as the Headquarters) in Shinjuku, Tokyo, before boarding a bus that took them directly to the fifth station of Mount Fuji. Along the way, the Headquarters not only provided information on the weather, climbing routes, and precautions, but several experienced team leaders also shared their “climbing tips.”
After arriving at the fifth station of Mount Fuji, everyone rested at a restaurant pre-arranged by the Headquarters while adjusting to the high altitude. At 7 PM, after grouping and a final briefing, the climbing group set off toward the summit via the Yoshida Trail. By then, the weather over Mount Fuji had begun to clear, as if welcoming the Chinese climbing group from Tokyo.
Upon reaching the sixth station, the oldest participant, an elder sister, began experiencing altitude sickness symptoms such as vomiting and dizziness. Two young post-90s teammates demonstrated a spirit of mutual aid by escorting her back to the fifth station before resuming the climb. On the afternoon of the 17th at 1 PM, everyone regrouped, then alleviated fatigue from the climb by soaking in hot springs before heading back to Tokyo. The bus arrived safely back in Shinjuku at 7:30 PM, marking the successful conclusion of the event.