The first snowfall has been recorded on Japan’s Mount Fuji following a record-breaking delay. The appearance of a snow cap on the iconic mountain came on Wednesday. It was the latest snowfall recorded ...

Photos shared by local authorities and residents on Wednesday showed a light dusting on Japan’s tallest peak, ending a delay that extended well past the previous record of 26 October in 2016.

The town, popularised by the film “Spirited Away”, has seen a surge in visitors, leading to congestion, confrontations, and ...