Mt. Fuji sports its first snowcap of the season, five days later than last year and three days later than an average year, according to a local weather agency.
Mt. Fuji's first climbing season since Japan lifted all COVID-19 restrictions saw the return of visitors from around the world, but it was marred by a string of incidents, with some tourists failing to follow etiquette while others dangerously underestimated the hike.
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The climbing season on Mount Fuji begins amid cloudy conditions with the opening of the Yoshida route on the Yamanashi Prefecture side of the iconic landmark.