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Mount Fuji: 8 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know

June 25, 2024 by Japan Daily Leave a Comment

Mount Fuji in Japan is a well-known symbol of the country. Its unusual conical shape, which is generally coated in snow, is a well-known shape frequently featured in ukiyo-e paintings (woodblock prints). There’s more to learn about the breathtaking mountain than meets the eye. Source: Wikimedia Commons With a peak of 12389 feet, Mount Fuji is among the top mountains in … [Read more...] about Mount Fuji: 8 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know

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