when did mount fuji last erupt

Mount Fuji last erupted during the Hōei eruption, which started on December 16, 1707, and ended on February 24, 1708. This eruption was notable for ejecting a large amount of volcanic ash and rock (tephra), which was so extensive that even Tokyo, more than 100 kilometers away, experienced darkness during the day and had to use candles. The eruption formed new vents on the southeast flank of the mountain and created a new secondary peak known as Mount Hōei. Although there were no direct deaths from the eruption, the fallout caused damage to homes and agricultural disruption, leading to starvation in the region. Since then, Mount Fuji has been dormant but is still classified as an active volcano.