Mount Fuji is a popular climb, but not all routes are the same. The Fujinomiya and Yoshida routes have different challenges. A recent study looked at why more people fall on the Fujinomiya route. They asked climbers about their experiences and compared it to data from the Yoshida route. The study found that 59% of climbers on the Fujinomiya route had a fall, compare...
A young man from China found himself in a peculiar situation on Mount Fuji. He was rescued twice in just four days. It all began when he was airlifted from near the summit due to altitude sickness. He was a 27-year-old student living in Japan. This event took place in April. The mountain's trails are usually open from July to early September. Climbing outside this p...
Fujifilm has just released a game-changer in the world of photography. The GFX100RF is the first medium format digital camera with a fixed lens. This isn't just a small upgrade; it's a big step forward for photographers who want high-quality images without the bulk. The GFX100RF is designed to be compact and lightweight, making it easier to carry around than other me...
Masahiro Nakai, a former idol from the boy band SMAP, has found himself entangled in a scandal that's causing big waves for Fuji Television. The scandal revolves around an alleged sexual assault at a dinner party last year, where Nakai reportedly paid a settlement of 90 million yen ($577, 000). Though he admits to resolving "trouble, " Nakai denies any violence occur...
As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida, meteorologists warn about significant storm surge and potential flooding. The surge is expected to be particularly high in northwest Florida. Surge-related property damage is often greater than wind damage in coastal areas. Above Ground Level (AGL) refers to the point where water starts to inundate normally dry land. Storm surg...
Everybody wants better, faster AI. But that means more data centers, which gobble up electricity. Two big tech names—Fujitsu from Japan and Supermicro from the US—are teaming up to fix this. They're creating a new platform just for AI, using a special chip called Monaka that promises to be both fast and frugal with power. The plan is to have these state-of-the-art s...