Hiking on the back of the sleeping giant

My friend, Fuji San

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April 9th 2008
As the saying goes, "You are wise to climb Mt. Fuji once, but a fool to climb it twice". At over 10,000 feet high, Mt. Fuji is a force to be reckoned with. Fuji, which means everlasting life, was once a place of spiritual pilgrimage for many. And it still commands such respect. Although the area around Fuji has been widely developed, Fuji itself remains untouched, a pure sanctuary and sleeping ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more