Now that it's summer climbing season, police and rescue teams are urging potential climbers to choose mountains and routes appropriate for their ability and strength amid an increase in mountain accidents.
The National Police Agency said 2,465 people were involved in mountain accidents last year, up from 2,204 the previous year, with people aged 60 or older accounting for about half of the total.
By prefecture, Nagano, where the Northern Alps and the Yatsugatake Mountains are located, saw the most accidents at 254 as well as the most people involved at 279.