Synopsis

Japan’s highest mountain, Mount Fuji, presents a shifting spectacle of beauty, its appearance evolving with each season and passing day. A frequent subject in ukiyo-e woodblock prints and other artistic endeavors, Fuji is also revered as a sacred site, a dwelling place for a deity. Its accessible slopes draw approximately 300,000 climbers annually. In this installment of Japanology Plus, we delve into the mountain's mysteries with expert guest Hiroshi Tashiro, a researcher who has dedicated deca