Does anyone know any good site about mount fuji and its history?
The mountain is the home of the Japanese goddess Sengen-Samaand a cultural, historic, and religious symbol. It is the highest mountain in Japan. It straddles the boundary of Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures just west of Tokyo, from where it can be seen on a clear day. It is located near the Pacific coast of central Honshū. Three small cities surround it, they are: Gotemba (East), Fuji-Yoshida (North) and Fujinomiya (Southwest). Mount Fuji maintains a snow cap most of the year round even though it is in a temperate climate zone. Mount Fuji is a well-known symbol of Japan and is frequently depicted in art and photographs, as well as visited by sightseers and climbers. Elevation 3,776 m (12,388 ft) Location Chūbu region, Honshū, Japan Coordinates 35.358° N 138.731° E Last eruption 1708 First ascent 663 by an anonymous monk Easiest route Hike Trivia – Singer Kyu Sakamoto once had bearers carry a grand piano to the summit for a concert. – The Atari and Infiniti logos are both stylized rep
