Toshiaki Takeuchi "Eternal" 5th Dan +/ Completed V15

Climber Toshiaki Takeuchi successfully completed the 5th grade +/ V15 " Eternal " climb at Hinokage Boulder in Hinokage Town, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture.

Takeuchi posted the following thoughts on his Instagram:

" It was a memorable climb.
It was four days in which we faced the limited time and the environment we were given with sincerity.
On the way back from the rock, a few raindrops started to fall, making the experience even more immersed.

Posted by: toshi__takeuchi

On the difficulty of climbing

In climbing, each route has a number called a "grade" that indicates the difficulty.
For example, in Japan there are the following classifications:

• ~ Level 6 (for beginners) → Large footholds and handholds make it easy to climb
• Level 1 to Level 4 (for intermediate players) → The grips are small, so strength and technique are required
• First dan to third dan and above (for advanced climbers) → Quite difficult, even professionals may not be able to climb it

People tend to think that climbing is about "you can climb if you have strong muscles," but in fact "balance," "movement ingenuity," and "endurance" are also important. The more difficult the route, the more you need to use your body and your brain, not just your muscles.

If you'd like to try it for yourself, you can do it safely at a bouldering gym near you!