In 2016, journalist Del Bigtree issued a challenge to the head of
infectious disease at one of the most prestigious medical institutions
in the world: conduct the most thorough vaxxed vs. unvaxxed study that
has ever been done. The expert took up the challenge and ran the study
to prove Del wrong. That study never saw the light of day... until now.
"An Inconvenient Study" trailer
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at YouTube.)
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October 12th at 5pm PT (8pm ET)
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Oct. 4,
2025 - Samm Bennett & Darryl Baker Live at the Grand Arbre French
bistro
A special evening of 60s & 70s songs from Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 3, 2025
Samm Bennett & Darryl Baker Live at the Grand Arbre French bistro
(If player above is not visible, you can view video
at YouTube.)
0:00 Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers
1:54 Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
6:28 Back in the U.S.S.R. by The Beatles
10:00 I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams
13:44 Come Together by The Beatles
17:21 Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Competing in the Texas all-state bull riding championship in Billy
Bob's Texas, the world's largest country and western honky-tonk in Ft.
Worth, Texas!
And if you believe THAT, I'd like to talk to you about some prime
Florida real estate I have for sale, ha-ha!
My 2006 New Year's Japanese postcard (nengajo,
年賀状) Billy
Bob's Texas, the world's largest honky tonk
Read more here about my spiritual connection to Billy Bob's
Texas, going all the way back to the early 80s.
Sept. 21,
2025 - Americans' brains being fried by cell towers: New scientific
evidence reveals shocking extent of electropollution damage
Exposure to cell phone
towers alters brain function in alarming ways, causing a lack of
concentration, irritability, difficulty sleeping and lack of appetite.
That's the conclusion of a study published by the British Medical
Journal.
The study, authored by Professor Enrique A Navarro, concluded that the
severity of such symptoms directly correlated to cell tower exposure
levels. In other words, the closer a
person lives to a cell tower, the greater the severity of their
symptoms. This was true regardless of race, income level and
other demographics.
Many scientists have long suspected that chronic exposure to low levels
of EMF pollution (electropollution) may interfere with healthy
functioning of the brain and body. This latest research adds yet more
support to that alarming idea.
There are currently over
190,000 cell phone towers across the United States.
Electromagnetic hypersensitivity has long been dismissed as
non-existent by some doctors and industry-funded scientists. But
electromagnetic hypersensitivity is a genuine phenomenon. People are
not "inventing" side effects or symptoms.
From another news source, according to Cory Hillis, president of EMF
Solutions, "The amount of DNA damage you get from a cell phone will
blow people’s minds away. 24 hours on
a cell phone is equal to 1600 chest x-rays,
according to a study paid for by the European Union & based on
participation by 12 institutions across Europe... and that was not even
today’s phone… that was a 3G phone... before 4G and 5G."
Sept. 19,
2025 - Japan Press
Conference - Evidence of mRNA Vaccine Harm, Demands Immediate Recall!
On September 18, 2025, The Japan Vaccine Issues Research Association
(JVIRA), a general incorporated association dedicated to scrutinizing
vaccine-related concerns, hosted a press conference. For the first time
ever, officials from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
(MHLW) attended a gathering focused on the potential harms of these
novel injections. This wasn't just a symbolic gesture; it signaled a
newfound willingness from the government to engage, listen, and
potentially collaborate on addressing what many see as a public health
crisis.
Led by the formidable Professor Masanori Fukushima—an oncologist,
pharmacoepidemiologist, and pioneer in Japan's drug safety
education—the event centered on a bold
demand: the immediate
cancellation of approval and market recall of messenger RNA (mRNA)
vaccines and their lipid nanoparticle formulations. Drawing from
a
freshly published peer-reviewed paper in English, the association
presented compelling evidence that these vaccines were mishandled
during approval, treated as conventional shots when they are, in
essence, groundbreaking gene therapies with unpredictable consequences.
As an oncologist, Prof. Fukushima expressed deep concern: "In cancer
patients’ tissues, it gets incorporated, or it may even promote cancer
growth or carcinogenesis—we don’t know. There are so many unknowns, and
now with this disease, I strongly emphasized to the Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare officials that this is new. If things we’ve never
seen before are happening now, we must face them properly and shine the
light of science on them."
Indeed, doctors and scientists worldwide are alarmed by DNA
contamination in mRNA vaccines, which may lead to cancer.
Japan Press Conference - Evidence of mRNA Vaccine Harm, Demands
Immediate Recall!
(If player above is not visible, you can view video
at Rumble here.)
Sept.
18, 2025 - Number of people involved in mountaineering accidents this
summer hits new high
"Japan's National Police Agency says a total of 917 people were
involved in mountaineering accidents across the nation in July and
August, renewing a record for the summer climbing season.
The agency says the figure was up by 181 from the same period last
year, and the highest since record-keeping began in 1968.
Of the total, 48 people died, and 6 remain missing.
By age, 190 people were in their 50s, 199 were in their 60s, and 166
were in their 70s. These age groups accounted for about 60 percent of
the total."
Aug. 24,
2025 - Climbing Mt. Fuji: How I planned to summit Japan’s highest
mountain
Climbing Mt. Fuji has always been on my Japan bucket list. And finally,
on August 8 this year (about 2 weeks ago), I made that dream happen.
But how did I do it? The planning? The preparation? Was the climb hard?
Well, unlike many climbers who prefer to join a group tour, I went for
a “DIY plan” to hike Japan’s 3,776-meter highest mountain.
One of the most important parts of your climbing plan is securing a
mountain hut reservation. You need to book this months before the
season actually starts. Usually, reservations open around May, and it’s
first come, first served, because climbers from Japan and all over the
world rush to secure their slots.
The hut I booked (located at the 7th station, called Fujiichikan) cost
me around 12,500 yen (₱4,830) a night. That included dinner and
breakfast, which are both served early in the evening, as most hikers
would leave the hut before dawn the next day...
THERE are people who didn't listen to
THEIR teacher's grammar lessons and
THEY'RE driving me insane.
Aug. 1,
2025 - Japan’s Shocking mRNA Vaccine Revelations: 21 Million
Vaccination Records Expose Alarming Death Trends
If you thought the mRNA vaccine saga couldn’t get any wilder, Japan
just dropped a bombshell that’s shaking the narrative to its core. A
group of 350 Japanese volunteers, led by the United Citizens for
Stopping mRNA Vaccines, has unleashed a staggering 21 million
vaccination records—yes, you read that right—obtained through Freedom
of Information Act (FOIA) requests. This isn’t some small-fry dataset;
it’s a colossal trove of vaccination dates, lot numbers, and, most
chillingly, deaths. And what it reveals? Well, let’s just say it’s not
the “safe and effective” mantra we’ve been spoon-fed.
By analyzing the 21 million records, Prof Murakami of Tokyo Science
University uncovered a disturbing
peak in deaths 90–120 days after mRNA
vaccination, with higher doses showing earlier death peaks.
That’s
right—folks who got more jabs died sooner, suggesting a cumulative
toxicity that builds with each shot.
Murakami estimates that 600,000 to
610,000 Japanese may have died
post-vaccination, a figure that aligns eerily with Japan’s excess death
statistics. But here’s the kicker—why haven’t these deaths been
plastered across headlines? Prof Murakami suggested that they’re
happening three to four months later, slipping under the radar of
official reports because doctors do not see them as cause of deaths if
they are not within a few days after vaccination. The government’s not
connecting the dots, folks, and it’s no surprise why. These delayed
deaths don’t fit the narrative of “safe and effective.” Instead, they
point to a silent crisis that’s been swept under the rug...
July 16,
2025 - Burger King's new Baby Body Burger!
This new heart-attack-waiting-to-happen from Burger King Japan has FIVE
beef patties, weighs 668 grams (23.6 ounces), & has a total calorie
count of 1,876. The huge burger alone will dent your pocketbook ¥2590
(~$17), or a set with fries & a drink runs ¥2890 (~$19). WOW!
July 9,
2025 - Can you do nothing for 2 minutes? Don't think so!
Need to slow down today? Apparently a lot of people do. In 2011 Alex
Tew introduced a “fun side project” called "Do nothing for 2 minutes."
When users clicked on the site, it immediately began a 2-minute
countdown while encouraging them to... do nothing.
If the mouse or keyboard is touched, a red FAIL message flashes and the
timer resets. In the first week, the site had over 2 million visitors.
Check it out – it’s a hoot. Click HERE to see if you can do nothing for 2 minutes.
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Oct 10, 2025
"An Inconvenient Study" film
An ICAN and Del Bigtree Film
THIS COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING
In 2016, journalist Del Bigtree issued a challenge to the head of infectious disease at one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the world: conduct the most thorough vaxxed vs. unvaxxed study that has ever been done. The expert took up the challenge and ran the study to prove Del wrong. That study never saw the light of day... until now.
Join us at the Malibu Film Festival Global Online Premiere Event October 12th at 5pm PT (8pm ET)
The total number of Mt. Fuji climbers on all 4 trails in 2025 was 205,100. This compares to 204,316 people in 2024 and a pre-pandemic figure of 235,646 people in 2019. None of the last 5 climbing seasons have surpassed the pre-pandemic numbers. The Yoshida Trail was the busiest with 59% of the 2025 total, and August was the busiest month, accounting for 51% of the total number of climbers.
Competing in the Texas all-state bull riding championship in Billy Bob's Texas, the world's largest country and western honky-tonk in Ft. Worth, Texas!
And if you believe THAT, I'd like to talk to you about some prime Florida real estate I have for sale, ha-ha! :-)
(Click link to see hilarious photo of the bull-riding champion & learn more about my spiritual connection to Billy Bob's Texas, going all the way back to the early 80s.)
Samm Bennett & Darryl Baker Live at the Grand Arbre French bistro
A special evening of 60s & 70s songs from Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 3, 2025
0:00 Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers 1:54 Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley 6:28 Back in the U.S.S.R. by The Beatles 10:00 I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams 13:44 Come Together by The Beatles 17:21 Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Americans' brains being fried by cell towers: New scientific evidence reveals shocking extent of electropollution damage
Exposure to cell phone towers alters brain function in alarming ways, causing a lack of concentration, irritability, difficulty sleeping and lack of appetite. That's the conclusion of a study published by the British Medical Journal.
Many scientists have long suspected that chronic exposure to low levels of EMF pollution (electropollution) may interfere with healthy functioning of the brain and body. This latest research adds yet more support to that alarming idea.
There are currently over 190,000 cell phone towers across the United States.
From another news source, according to Cory Hillis, president of EMF Solutions, "The amount of DNA damage you get from a cell phone will blow people’s minds away. 24 hours on a cell phone is equal to 1600 chest x-rays, according to a study paid for by the European Union & based on participation by 12 institutions across Europe... and that was not even today’s phone… that was a 3G phone... before 4G and 5G."
Japan Press Conference - Evidence of mRNA Vaccine Harm, Demands Immediate Recall!
On September 18, 2025, The Japan Vaccine Issues Research Association (JVIRA), a general incorporated association dedicated to scrutinizing vaccine-related concerns, hosted a press conference. For the first time ever, officials from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) attended a gathering focused on the potential harms of these novel injections. This wasn't just a symbolic gesture; it signaled a newfound willingness from the government to engage, listen, and potentially collaborate on addressing what many see as a public health crisis.
Led by the formidable Professor Masanori Fukushima—an oncologist, pharmacoepidemiologist, and pioneer in Japan's drug safety education—the event centered on a bold demand: the immediate cancellation of approval and market recall of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines and their lipid nanoparticle formulations. Drawing from a freshly published peer-reviewed paper in English, the association presented compelling evidence that these vaccines were mishandled during approval, treated as conventional shots when they are, in essence, groundbreaking gene therapies with unpredictable consequences.
As an oncologist, Prof. Fukushima expressed deep concern: "In cancer patients’ tissues, it gets incorporated, or it may even promote cancer growth or carcinogenesis—we don’t know. There are so many unknowns, and now with this disease, I strongly emphasized to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare officials that this is new. If things we’ve never seen before are happening now, we must face them properly and shine the light of science on them."
Indeed, doctors and scientists worldwide are alarmed by DNA contamination in mRNA vaccines, which may lead to cancer.
Number of people involved in mountaineering accidents this summer hits new high
"Japan's National Police Agency says a total of 917 people were involved in mountaineering accidents across the nation in July and August, renewing a record for the summer climbing season.
The agency says the figure was up by 181 from the same period last year, and the highest since record-keeping began in 1968.
Of the total, 48 people died, and 6 remain missing.
By age, 190 people were in their 50s, 199 were in their 60s, and 166 were in their 70s. These age groups accounted for about 60 percent of the total."
Climbers on Mt. Fuji’s Gotemba Trail Decrease by 30%; Drop Is Attributed to New Entrance Fee, Regulations for Safer Trekking
The number of people climbing Mt. Fuji via the Gotemba Trail, on the mountain’s Shizuoka Prefecture side, dropped more than 30% year-on-year as of the end of August, according to sources. This change comes in the wake of the implementation this summer of new rules on entering the mountain. The Shizuoka prefectural government assumes that the fall in visitors to the Gotemba Trail is partly because of a decrease in the number of people coming to use it for trail running.
This summer season, after the prefectural government established an entrance fee of ¥4,000 yen per person, many of these runners have cut down on their number of visits or stayed away from the mountain. Masao Kishi, 56, head of the secretariat of the Japan Trail Running Association, said, “Mt. Fuji is a symbol of Japan, and runners visit it from all over the nation. Shouldn’t we start thinking about how to balance preserving the natural environment with keeping it accessible to climbers?”
‘Bullet climbers’ disappear from Mt. Fuji in year 2 of restrictions
As Mount Fuji officially closed its summer climbing season on Sept. 10, authorities declared a landmark success in curbing “bullet climbing,” the dangerous practice of ascending the mountain overnight without rest or accommodations.
“Overnight climbers are now virtually zero. It’s a groundbreaking achievement,” said Masatoshi Hada, head of Mount Fuji operations in Fujiyoshida city.
Yoshikage Inoue, who runs a mountain hut at the eighth station and holds a leadership role in a local lodge organization, echoed the sentiment. “Last year, we had exhausted climbers collapsing in front of our huts after racing to beat the gate closure. But this year, we had none,” he said. He added that the issue of bullet climbing has been eliminated.
If I make it to the top of Mt. Fuji, can I get a certificate for my accomplishment?
Yes, you can get a personalized certificate for ¥1,080 or a commemoration letter for visiting Mt. Fuji for ¥500 from the Japan Mt. Fuji Association. It was also reported that in 2025 a non-personalized certificate was available from Mt. Fuji's summit post office for ¥700.
The 2025 Mt. Fuji climbing season has ended. All 4 mountain trails are now closed.
After the mountain closes, the mountain huts also close, and the harsh weather conditions of Mt. Fuji often bring with them violent gusts of wind and snowstorms, making the risk of mountain accidents extremely high and extremely dangerous. There is a risk of falling due to gusts of wind or slipping on ice. The causes of accidents are varied and fatal accidents have also occurred, involving even experienced climbers who were knowledgeable and well-equipped.
There are serious legal and financial ramifications from attempting to climb Mt. Fuji in the off-season. Unauthorized off-season hiking is a criminal offense. Violators can be punished by a fine of up to 300,000 yen (approximately US$2,000) and up to 6 months in jail.
Climbing Mount Fuji at 80: Martyn Bould's Fundraising Ascent
At nearly 80 years old, Martyn Bould MBE set his sights on Japan's most iconic peak: Mount Fuji. This wasn't just another tick off a bucket list. It was a personal and physical challenge tied to a powerful purpose: raising funds for the Cayman Islands Red Cross.
With previous summits of Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua behind him, Martyn turned to Explore-Share to find the right certified local guide for this adventure. On August 28, 2025, he reached the 3,776-meter summit of Mount Fuji with the expert guidance of Chikako ("Chika"), and with a message of resilience, generosity, and inspiration for generations to come.
Yamanashi prefectural officials have been given the authority to turn away hikers wearing sandals or other inappropriate gear on Mt. Fuji’s Yoshida Trail, in a bid to reduce possible injuries. An ordinance on such regulations has been revised to allow officials to deny entry to climbers who do not follow instructions on gear. There were still many climbers attempting the summit in attire that included sandals, T-shirts, and shorts. Even when prefectural officials warned them at the trailhead, some foreign tourists reportedly argued with the officials or ignored the warnings, according to the prefecture.
Torches illuminate skies near Mt. Fuji at festival
Burning torches have lightened up the skies during a festival to bid farewell to Mount Fuji's summer climbing season. The annual Yoshida Fire Festival was held on Tuesday in Fujiyoshida City at the foot of Japan's highest mountain. The event dates back more than 400 years.
110 big torches standing about 3 meters tall lined a road toward the mountain, along with smaller ones brought by households. They were set ablaze in the evening, creating a spectacular scene.
Climbing Mt. Fuji: How I planned to summit Japan’s highest mountain
Climbing Mt. Fuji has always been on my Japan bucket list. And finally, on August 8 this year (about 2 weeks ago), I made that dream happen. But how did I do it? The planning? The preparation? Was the climb hard? Well, unlike many climbers who prefer to join a group tour, I went for a “DIY plan” to hike Japan’s 3,776-meter highest mountain.
One of the most important parts of your climbing plan is securing a mountain hut reservation. You need to book this months before the season actually starts. Usually, reservations open around May, and it’s first come, first served, because climbers from Japan and all over the world rush to secure their slots.
The hut I booked (located at the 7th station, called Fujiichikan) cost me around 12,500 yen (₱4,830) a night. That included dinner and breakfast, which are both served early in the evening, as most hikers would leave the hut before dawn the next day...
I wish to stay in a mountain hut (there's space at Ganso Muro) after climbing to the summit. Would it be permissible to descend the ascending Yoshida trail to Ganso Muro from the summit?
I am finding it hard to tell on the maps if there are any connecting routes between the ascending and descending Yoshida Trails. Are you able to advise please?
I need to catch the first bus from the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station at 8am to Kawaguchiko Station.
Thank you in advance for your advice and help. Thank you too for your detailed study and resource available here on climbing the mountain. It's really exciting.
Man Dies on Mt. Fuji’s Yoshida Trail; 1st Death on Yamanashi Pref. Side This Season
A 75-year-old man died Friday while climbing Mt. Fuji on a tour, the season’s first fatality to occur on the Yamanashi Prefecture side of the mountain, according to police.
The company employee from Kizugawa, Kyoto Prefecture, lost consciousness at around 6:30 p.m. and went into cardiac arrest at the 7th Station of the Yoshida Trail. He was taken to a hospital in Fuji-Yoshida in the prefecture where he was pronounced dead.
The man started climbing from the 5th Station at around 4:40 p.m. with other participants of the tour and was heading toward a mountain lodge when the incident occurred, according to the police.
Is it possible to mail a letter or postcard from the summit of Mt. Fuji?
Yes, by all means don't miss the chance to mail a letter or postcard to your family or friends back home from the highest post office in Japan. The Mt. Fuji summit post office (富士山頂郵便局, Fujisan-cho Yuubin Kyoku) will be open this season from 6 am to 2 pm daily from Thursday, July 10, 2025 to Wednesday, August 20, 2025, including weekends and holidays except on days with inclement weather. It's located at the top of the Fujinomiya Trail, between the Fujikan summit mountain hut (頂上富士館) and the Sengentaisha-Okumiya shrine (浅間大社奥宮), about a 30-40 min. hike clockwise around the summit crater from the top of the main Yoshida trail.
(Click link for more info on Japan's highest post office, including photos & link to map.)
Can I leave my large backpack in a locker at the train station and take only a smaller pack with me to climb Mt. Fuji?
The availability of coin lockers depends on a number of factors, including the trail you take, day of week, and time of day of your climb, all of which will affect how crowded it is at the time. You should be aware, though, that the number of coin lockers large enough for backpacks is usually quite limited, and may be all filled during peak times. According to the City of Fujiyoshida, some coin lockers for large luggage are available at both Mt. Fuji Station and Kawaguchiko Station (operated by the Fuji Kyuko Line) and at the Fuji Subaru 5th Station. Although, they warn that sometimes people have had problems storing large hard-shelled luggage. The starting cost is ¥300/day. It may also be possible for arrangements to be made at either the Mt. Fuji or Kawaguchiko Tourist Information Centers.
An ICAN and Del Bigtree Film THIS COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING In 2016, journalist Del Bigtree issued a challenge to the head of infectious disease at one of the most prestigious medical institutions in th…
The total number of Mt. Fuji climbers on all 4 trails in 2025 was 205,100. This compares to 204,316 people in 2024 and a pre-pandemic figure of 235,646 people in 2019. None of the last 5 climbing seas…
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