Honshu
Largest island of Japan
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| November 6 2024 | Latest-occurring snowcap formation on Mount Fuji since records began in 1894. |
| February 2024 | Shizuoka prefectural government announced closure of Subashiri, Gotemba, and Fujinomiya trails, following Yamanashi's overtourism management measures, with exceptions for mountain lodge guests. |
| February 1 2024 | Yamanashi prefectural government imposed a mandatory fee of 2,000 yen ($13) for hikers using the Yoshida trail to address overtourism, with plans to limit daily hikers to 4,000 and restrict trail access between 4 p.m. and 3 a.m. |
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