Snow fell on Japan's iconic Mount Fuji on Wednesday, breaking the longest dry spell since records began atop the peak of the dormant volcano, which at 12,388 feet is the country's highest mountain. Famous for its virtually year-round snowcap,

Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest summit, is revered for its snowy peak. A snowfall reported on Wednesday ended its longest snowless period in 130 years.

Since record-keeping began 130 years ago, Mount Fuji has always acquired its distinctive cap of snow by now. This year, it remains bare.