On February 2, 2016, the Gunma Prefectural Police and the Japan Mountain Guides Association signed an agreement for the purpose of raising awareness of safe Climbing and responding quickly to mountain accidents, with the prefectural police chief and the president of the Japan Mountain Guides Association signing the agreement. The agreement stipulates that the Gunma Prefectural Police can access the Compass TOZAN-TODOKE System, view registered Climbing information, and use it for rescue and search operations.

Gunma Prefecture has many famous mountains, including Mt. Tanigawa, one of the three major rock formations in Japan, and Mt. Akagi, Mt. Azuma, Mt. Kokai, and Mt. Hotaka, which are all counted among Japan's 100 Famous peaks most famous mountains. In addition, Oze, a national park famous for its skunk cabbage, is easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area and is a popular mountain range visited by approximately 300,000 Climbing a year, mainly day-trippers from both within and outside the prefecture. It is a pleasure to see people enjoying the nature of Gunma Prefecture, but Hr, there has been an increase in accidents caused by falls and getting lost.

Be sure to prepare in advance, have enough equipment, and make Plan action that is appropriate for your physical condition. Then, share Plan with your family and friends, and enjoy a safe and enjoyable Climbing.