Mount Fuji snowcap arrives 28 days late
· Climate · Japan
Mount Fuji received the season's first snowcap, 28 days later than average. Separately, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported that Shinkansen bullet-train tracks cross active faults in 79 places, and the government said it will spend another $7.3bn on fuel subsidies as households face rising energy costs. Prices of nearly 1,500 food and beverage items are also set to rise in November.
Why it matters：The late snow and price hikes together illustrate how climate shifts and energy costs are pressing on Japanese households and infrastructure.
Key points
- First snowcap came 28 days later than average
- Shinkansen tracks cross active faults in 79 places
- Government adds $7.3bn to fuel subsidies