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Encounter & Field Knowledge

What to Know Before Hiking the Kussharo Caldera Trail (KCT)

What KCT's official rules say about bears, trail closures, and a new car-camping ban at Tsubetsu Pass — before you hike this new Hokkaido East Trail section.
2026.09.02
Encounter & Field Knowledge

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