According to the BBC, Yamanashi prefecture is introducing a fee to deter reckless and poorly prepared climbers during Mount Fuji's off-season. A similar per-5-minute fee is already being issued in nearby Saitama prefecture.
The Math: ¥8,000 per 5 mins = ¥2.3 million per day (or $20,500 AUD per day).
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw8r6mvjdvedo
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