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Podcast: In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Episode: Mapping Japan's hiking trails step by step for foreign hikers
Description: Autumn in Japan is a season for mountain climbing, and the number of foreign hikers is rising. Police statistics show that more hikers are becoming lost or stranded. To help them out, a Japanese climber is making unique maps that offer firsthand information in both Japanese and English.