A seven-year-old boy was left on Mount Fuji after his father and brother kept climbing.
The child stayed alone on a slope while the rest of the family pushed to the end.
Emergency search teams were deployed early on a Saturday after the group did not come back.
Rescuers spotted the boy a short distance from the top, and he was immediately moved to a hospital.
The incident occurred on August 22, 2026.
Although the family had planned the hike together, the father went ahead with the brother.
The search was triggered after the father and brother did not arrive.
Medical staff are currently evaluating his condition to ensure he remains in good health.