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Japan’s Mountain Trails Are Seeing More Hikers, but Trail Menders Are Ageing

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By Mikoto Hata / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

17:05 JST, February 15, 2025

With hiking growing in popularity, maintaining mountain trails has become a more pressing challenge. While some routes have attracted volunteers, there are still many trails that are not well maintained. These trails risk falling into disrepair, which could cause accidents.

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