If asked about Japan, one of the most popular spots is of course Mt Fuji right!?
I would like to share some of the most amusing trivias regarding this iconic mountain.
1. The hiking period is quite short: just around 2 month of mid summer throughout the year.
Example: You can only climb to the peak between July 1st ~ September 14th this year (2014).
2. What really makes Mt Fuji an exceptional mountain is the symmetrical conic shape- which is quite rare for a mountain. Seriously guys, it is really a breathtaking view.
3. There are 5 lakes surrounding Mt Fuji: Kawaguchi-ko, Yamanaka-ko, Motosu-ko, Shoji-ko, and Sai-ko. "Ko" here means lake.
4. Mt Fuji just received its World Heritage Site on June 26th 2013, making it the 17th UNESCO-designated site in Japan.
5. Mount Fuji is actually ACTIVE
The last time it erupted is on 1707, and supposed to erupt within this 10 years.
*Extra fact: Starting from 2016, every August 2016 is "Mountain Day" in Japan to appreciate the mountainaous Japan! (and also to give some rest to the hardworking Japan salarymen)

I climbed Mt Fuji 2 years ago. It is in the middle of summer but really cold up there!
How about you guys, have you tried to climb this magnificent beauty?
Dec 26 2014, 06:20 PM
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