mt. fuji

     

The last eruption of this mountain covered Tokyo with a layer of ash in 1707

Trivia about mt. fuji

  • Legend says this Japanese mountain was created during an earthquake in 286 B.C.
  • This mountain, a symbol of Japan, is known for its 5 lakes & 8 mini-peaks
  • The southern slopes of this highest Japanese mountain extend to the shore of Suruga Bay
  • A Japanese proverb says, "he who climes" this peak "once is a wise man, he who climbs it twice is a fool"
  • Katsushika Hokusai made numerous woodblock prints of this landmark
  • This volcano about 60 miles west of Tokyo last erupted in 1707 but is still listed as active

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