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A popular hiking trail that leads directly to the summit of Mount Ontake in central Japan is now open to climbers for the first time since a volcanic eruption nine years ago left dozens dead or missing.
From 10 a.m. Saturday, people will be allowed to access a ridge linking the 9,633-foot Otaki peak to the highest part of the volcano, 10,627-foot Kengamine peak, according to local officials quoted by the Kyodo news agency Wednesday.
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