Japan: Season’s First Snowcap Observed On Mt. Fuji, Latest Ever In 130 Years

The first snowcap of the season was observed on Mt. Fuji on Thursday, November 7, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced. This marks the latest in 130 years of observation, and 36 days later than average.

Heavy snow continues to fall in eastern Japan

Heavy snow continues to fall in eastern Japan

TOKYO, Japan - The roof at Kodomonokuni Station on the Kodomonokuni Line of Tokyu Corp. in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, is seen collapsed by snow on Feb. 15, 2014, as heavy snow continued to hit eastern Japan.

Imperial family visits children's park in Yokohama

Imperial family visits children's park in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - At Kodomonokuni, a children's park in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Emperor Akihito (behind pole) and Empress Michiko (C) met again with a pony that was sent by the president of Argentina as a gift in 1979, on Dec. 19, 2009. The imperial couple visited the nearly 100-hectare park, which was opened in commemoration of their marriage 50 years ago, with their children and grandchildren. (Pool photo)

Imperial family visits children's park in Yokohama

Imperial family visits children's park in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - At Kodomonokuni, a children's park in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Emperor Akihito (behind pole) and Empress Michiko (C) met again with a pony that was sent by the president of Argentina as a gift in 1979, on Dec. 19, 2009. The imperial couple visited the nearly 100-hectare park, which was opened in commemoration of their marriage 50 years ago, with their children and grandchildren. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

Imperial family visits children's park in Yokohama

Imperial family visits children's park in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (2nd from R) and Empress Michiko (R) take a ride on a miniature train powered by solar energy at Kodomonokuni, a children's park in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, with their children and grandchildren on Dec. 19, 2009. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)