[AUTHENTIC JAPAN Co., Ltd.] “Kokoheli” user report (July-September 2024) More than half of report targets are in their 50s or older
AUTHENTIC JAPAN Co., Ltd. Press release: October 31, 2024 “Kokoheli” user report (July to September 2024) Age of reporting targets: More than half are in their 50s or older During the fall foliage season, there is a high possibility of encountering “what if” situations such as changes in physical condition or weather when outdoors. We recommend carrying a search service terminal on nearby mountains such as Mt. Fuji and Mt. Takao.
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“consultations” that did not require dispatch, and about 60% were other cases.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39904/63/39904-63-1ca2b04ccf2a0db2e148c8af417004e4-3190×1794.png Breakdown of reports Regarding the age groups of people targeted for reporting, the most common age groups were those in their 50s at approximately 37%, followed by those in their 60s at approximately 16%, with these two age groups accounting for more than half of the cases.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39904/63/39904-63-e1d047ab473d3f718f0ef1171fec3c20-3449×1941.png Age of person to be reported Announced on June 13, 2024, the National Police Agency’s “Summary of Mountain Accidents in 2021” shows that 49.4% of the victims are over 60 years old, and as they get older, they need more ways to climb safely. It is being Reporter Of those who reported the incident, 12% were reported by the person themselves, and 88% were reported by someone other than the person, such as a spouse, parent, or friend.
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communication.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39904/63/39904-63-de448a00ac0a938524b65588018b24fc-3033×1706.png Location of reported incident Advice for climbers looking back at reports from July to September 2024 The autumn leaves season is finally in full swing. We hope to see those of you who have enjoyed the mountains in summer to the fullest, those who unfortunately were not lucky with the weather and are looking forward to the next opportunity, and those who are excited and dreaming of going to the snowy mountains. I think so. Part of the fun of mountain climbing is making a mountain climbing plan while thinking about the mountain you’re aiming for, the people you’ll be traveling with, and the equipment you’ll need. In fact, isn’t this time to “carefully plan” very important? There are a lot of other people’s records on the internet, and you can easily make plans by referring to them, but you need to take a step back and think about whether it really matches your own experience and physical condition. . That’s right, “the mountain I want to climb now” and “the mountain I can climb now” are different. By the way, have you ever thought about the difference between a “climbing plan” and a “climbing notification”? A “climbing notification” is something you tell people. Cocoheli members are required to submit a “climb notification” according to the
regulations, and this is because informing Cocoheli of your plans will lead to faster searches. Both the “climbing plan” and the “climbing notification” are important. Kenji Kubota Former editor-in-chief of “Yama to Keikoku” and director of the Yamakei Mountain Climbing Research Institute. While working at Yamato Keikokusha, he worked on a variety of projects including magazines, books, mountaineering classes, and mountaineering white papers. Completed the degree program in mountain science at the University of Tsukuba. He also serves as research director for the Japan Mountain Rescue Organization, advisor for AUTHENTIC JAPAN (Kokoheli), and director of the Japan
Mountaineering Association, and is active in various fields to raise awareness of reliable mountain climbing and convey the appeal of mountain climbing. Company profile AUTHENTIC JAPAN Co., Ltd. Representative Director and President: Kazuso Kuga Head Office: 1-6-15-4F Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture URL: https://www.authjapan.com/ Business content: Development of mountain search service “Kokoheli” etc. What is “Kokoheli” “Cocoheli” lends members a transmitter that transmits dedicated radio waves, and in the event of a mountain distress, it dispatches private partner
helicopters with receivers, drones, and private ground search teams, and uses “direct communication between the transmitter and
receiver.” This is a service that can significantly reduce search time by identifying the location of a climber. In mountainous areas where accidents occur, it is not uncommon for smartphones to have no signal reception. However, “Cocoheli” uses “direct communication” that does not rely on mobile phone communication networks, making it possible to search quickly in mountainous areas. This high performance in “protecting lives” has been strongly supported by mountaineers, and the number of members has reached over 170,000. Biography of Representative Director Kazuso Kuga Born in 1978 in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Graduated from Seinan Gakuin University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Foreign Studies, majoring in English. Joined Panasonic System Networks in 2002 and was seconded to a subsidiary in the UK as the head of the SCM department. After 10 years, he returned to Japan and moved to the product planning department. Launched AUTHENTIC JAPAN in 2011 and retired. Until now.