Despite approaching the end of October, snowfall has not been seen on Mount Fuji in Japan. This situation has been considered a record delay by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

On Mount Fuji, one of Japan’s iconic landmarks, snowfall has not yet occurred despite nearing the end of October this year.

Officials from the Japan Meteorological Agency emphasized that such a delayed first snowfall is of a record nature.

The lack of snow at the summit of the mountain, where snowfall is typically seen in mid-September, has sparked climate change discussions in Japan especially.

Scientists have warned that in the future, the mountain could be more heavily impacted by climate changes, with potentially serious consequences for tourism, the ecosystem, and the region’s water sources.