Landslide Hits Japan’s Mount Fuji After Heavy Rain The snow capped majesty of Mount Fuji has long been a symbol of serenity and grandeur for Japan.
However, beneath the tranquil surface lies a more complex reality – one that is being exposed by increasing frequency and ferocity of extreme weather events.
A landslide on Mount Fuji's Subaru Line, triggered by heavy rain in Shizuoka Prefecture, was the latest calamity to strike the region. Three vehicles were buried under debris, but fortunately no lives were lost.