By YUSUI MUNEKATA/ Staff Writer
February 15, 2024 at 17:26 JST
About 200 photographers line the shores of Lake Yamanakako in Yamanashi Prefecture on Feb. 13 to capture the “Diamond Fuji” phenomenon. (Yusui Munekata)
YAMANAKAKO, Yamanashi Prefecture--Photo buffs flocked to the shores of Lake Yamanakako here again this year to capture the “Diamond Fuji” effect, where the setting sun aligns with the Mount Fuji's summit to create a jewel-like glow.
As the setting sun touched the 3,776-meter peak at around 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 13, about 200 photographers clicked away to capture the mysterious sight, which lasted for only one minute.
Keigo Suzuki, 19, from the neighboring town of Fujikawaguchiko, was one of the photographers fascinated by the nature's spectacle.
He said conditions that day were perfect, with few clouds and a calm lake surface.
With a satisfied smile, he described the Diamond Fuji he captured as “a sparkling moment of stillness.”
While Diamond Fuji can be observed around the lake from mid-October to late February each year, February is the best month to photograph the phenomenon as the dry air improves visibility and there are many clear days, according to the Yamanakako Tourist Association.
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