Abandoning a Child on Mount Fuji: A Culture of Entitlement Meets Nature's Fury The recent incident where a 48 year old father left his seven year old son alone on Japan's highest mountain, Mount Fuji, has sent shockwaves through the country.
The decision to continue hiking with his elder son while leaving the younger child behind, clad only in a soft drink and snack, is a heart stopping tale of parental neglect that also reveals a deeper issue: a culture of entitlement that threatens even the most iconic natural wonders.
The incident occurred on the Fujinomiya route, one of the most popular paths to the summit.