Mount Fuji's Snowcap Appears After Record Delay

Japan's iconic peak sees its latest snowfall in 130 years, attributed to an unusually warm autumn.

Mount Fuji's first snowfall this year occurred more than a month later than usual, breaking a record set in 1894.
The delay follows Japan's hottest summer on record, with temperatures 1.76°C above average from June to August.
The average October temperature at Fuji's summit was 1.6°C, significantly higher than the usual -2°C.
Social media celebrated the return of the snowcap, which is an important cultural and tourist symbol for Japan.
Experts note that while climate change may contribute to such delays, more data is needed to establish a direct link.