Mt. Asahidake sees 1st snowcap

Mt. Asahidake sees 1st snowcap

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Mt. Asahidake, the highest mountain in Hokkaido, has seen its first snowcap of the season, 12 days earlier than average, according to a local observatory on Sept. 12, 2009. Tourists are able to enjoy the sight of snow and colored leaves at the same time.

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