After 130 Years, Mount Fuji In Japan Has No Snow; See Pics

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Snowless Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji remained snowless on Tuesday, the latest date without snow since record-keeping began 130 years ago. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Hot Delay

Snow typically begins forming on the mountain by 2nd October, with last year's first snowfall occurring on 5th October. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Record-Breaking Delay

The delay surpasses the previous record of 26th October, set in both 1955 and 2016. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

High Temperature

High temperatures continuing from summer into September prevented the cold air necessary for snow formation. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

The Hottest Summer

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter) Japan experienced its joint hottest summer on record this year, matching 2023's temperatures.

Footfall Of Tourists

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter) The mountain typically hosts over 220,000 visitors during its July-September climbing season.

Overtourism Here

Visitor numbers decreased this year due to new entry fees and daily caps to combat overtourism. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Last Eruption

The iconic 3,776-metre mountain, featured in famous artworks like Hokusai's "Great Wave", last erupted about 300 years ago. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Have you seen the Mount Fujji? Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)