Mount Fuji, or Fuji-san, the highest mountain in Japan, straddling the boundary between the Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. West of Tokyo, it can be seen from that city on a very clear day. The Pacific Ocean can be seen from the mountain. The mountain is located in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Surrounding the mountain are five lakes: Kawaguchiko, Yamanakako, Saiko, … [Read more...] about About Mount Fuji
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Mount Fuji
Perhaps no image is more closely associated with Japan than Mt. Fuji. The distinctive shapeis both iconic and revered -- and climbing the mountain is a rite of passage for citizens of Japan. About Mount Fuji Mount Fuji, or Fuji-san, the highest mountain in Japan, straddling the boundary between the Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. West of Tokyo, it can be … [Read more...] about Mount Fuji
Honshu
Honshu is the largest island in Japan. Major cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto are located on Honshu. Honshu is also home to Mount Fuji. Mount Fuji Perhaps no image is more closely associated with Japan than Mt. Fuji. The distinctive shapeis both iconic and revered -- and climbing the mountain is a rite of passage for citizens of Japan. … [Read more...] about Honshu
Regions of Japan
Japan consists of hundreds of islands comprising a large geopraphical area. Honshu Key Regions in Japan The country of Japan consists of a series of islands. The country is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Sea of... … [Read more...] about Regions of Japan
National Foundation Day
Kenkoku Kinen No Hi (also known as Kenkoku Kinenbi) is celebrated on February 11 and is a national holiday. The purpose of National Foundation day is to celebrate the establishment of the country -- it is a patriotic holiday. Subsequent to World War II, Kenkoku Kinen No Hi was abolished, In 1966, law re-established the holiday as it is now celebrated. Early Japanese … [Read more...] about National Foundation Day