A seven-year-old boy was stranded on Mount Fuji after his father and brother continued their ascent.
The child remained behind on a slope while the rest of the family pushed to the end.
Emergency search teams started looking early on a Saturday after the group failed to return.
Rescuers spotted the boy a short distance from the top, and he was quickly taken to a hospital.
The incident happened on August 22, 2026.
Although the family had arranged the trip together, the father went ahead with the brother.
The search was launched after the father and brother failed to reappear.
Medical staff are currently assessing the boy to ensure he is safe and well.