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

Takeuchi posted the following thoughts on his Instagram:

" It was a memorable climb.
It was a four-day period in which we faced the limited time and the given environment with sincerity.
On the way back from the rock, a sprinkling of rain 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 level.
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 sometimes cannot climb

People tend to think that climbing is about "being strong," 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 want to try it for yourself, you can do it safely at a bouldering gym near you!