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Japan's Mount Fuji Finally Gets Snow After A Historical Delay

Mount Fuji remains a geological wonder and a cherished part of Japan’s cultural and natural heritage

Vibrant autumn hues against the backdrop of Mount Fuji Photo: en.kawaguchiko.net/website
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Japan’s beloved Mount Fuji has finally received its first snowfall of the season, marking the end of a historic delay. Typically dusted in white by early October, this year saw snowfall almost a month late, breaking a 130-year record. The delay comes on the heels of one of Japan’s hottest summers, and so the arrival of snow was greeted with excitement, with locals celebrating and sharing photos of the newly snow-capped peak.