IS JAPAN COOL? DISCOVER
1. The highest mountain peak in Japan at 3,776 meters (12,389 ft.); an active volcano located in Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures.
2. Its elegant symmetry has become a symbol of Japan and a source of Japanese aesthetic consciousness.
3. Official climbing season is from July 1 through August 26.
4. On clear winter days, Mt. Fuji can even be seen from central Tokyo.
5. Also the typical subject of mural paintings at many of Japan’s public bathhouses. Can be viewed while soaking in the bathtub.