Shocking pictures show Mount Fuji snowless for first time in 130 years | World | News

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji is still without a snowcap - the latest it has been without one since records began 130 years ago.The peaks of the world-famous mountain – Japan’s tallest at 12,388 feet – are typically dusted in snow by early October.However, as of today, the summit remains bare, triggering fears about the impact of the climate crisis on one of the nation’s most beloved landmarks.The first snowfall traditionally signals the arrival of winter, following the end of the summer climbing season, which this year concluded on September 10.Snowcaps usually start forming on Mount Fuji at the start of