Japanese climber

Japanese climber dies on eighth attempt on Everest

A Japanese climber, who lost nine fingertips to frostbite in a previous expedition, died during an attempt to climb Mount Everest, an official says, the second person to die on the world’s highest mountain during the current climbing season.

Everest defeat for one-fingered climber again

A Japanese climber with only one finger has again abandoned his bid to be the first person to climb Mount Everest since an earthquake hit Nepal in April.

May 21, 2018
May 21, 2018

Japanese climber dies on eighth attempt on Everest

A Japanese climber, who lost nine fingertips to frostbite in a previous expedition, died during an attempt to climb Mount Everest, an official says, the second person to die on the world’s highest mountain during the current climbing season.

October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015

Everest defeat for one-fingered climber again

A Japanese climber with only one finger has again abandoned his bid to be the first person to climb Mount Everest since an earthquake hit Nepal in April.

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