Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike

And last year, a 27-year-old university student who went outside of official climbing season had to be rescued twice in four days - after he went back to look for his lost mobile phone.

The seven-year-old was spotted sitting on a bench on Mount Fuji in foggy and rainy conditions, at a point situated at over 2,000m (6,500ft).

In July, a 99-year-old woman had to be rescued attempting the route after falling and hurting her hip and back.