Mount Fuji receives first snowfall after record absence

Mount Fuji has received its first snowfall after the longest period without snow in 130 years. The snow fell on November 5, about a month later than usual, following one of Japan's hottest summers on record. The previous latest snowfall was on October 5, 2023, while the record for the latest snowfall before this year was October 26, set in 1955 and 2016. The Japan Meteorological Agency is expected to confirm the snowfall date. Photos of the snow-covered peak have been shared widely on social media, with many locals expressing excitement. Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain at 3,776 meters, is a major tourist attraction and cultural symbol.