Climbing Fuji: Son complained of fatigue, father left him on a bench at 2,000 meters

A seven-year-old boy was left behind by his father on Mount Fuji, Japan's highest and most culturally significant peak, after the child repeatedly expressed fatigue during their ascent. The incident has drawn public attention, with reports detailing the father's decision to leave his son on a bench at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters.

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The child repeatedly complained of fatigue.

According to media reports, the father, accompanied by the boy's older brother, continued his climb after leaving the younger child. He reportedly provided the boy with a soft drink and some sweets before proceeding to catch up with the elder son, who had already gone ahead. The father later described his action as a "hasty decision."

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The father left him with a soft drink and some sweets on a bench.

The abandoned child was eventually discovered by a park employee. Following the incident, the father was reprimanded by the police. Mount Fuji, an active volcano, is a popular destination for climbers, and this event highlights a concerning lapse in parental judgment during a challenging trek.

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He himself continued the mountain tour to catch up with the seven-year-old's older brother, who had already gone ahead.