In 2025, tourists accounted for 70% of the 111 marine leisure accidents in Okinawa. Elsewhere in alpine regions, between November 2025 and February 2026, foreign nationals accounted for 80% of mountain rescue cases. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/02/travel/outdoor-sports-accidents-death-japan-skiiing-diving/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #travel #outdoorsports #mountfuji #skiing #japow
For tourists in Japan’s outdoor sports scene, safety is not guaranteed

Recent data suggests accidents involving foreign tourists are disproportionately represented in certain high-risk activities.

The Japan Times