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Cycling Around Lake Kawaguchi: My Real Experience Riding with Mt. Fuji Views

Introduction I recently cycled around Lake Kawaguchi on my own bike, and the ride ended up becoming one of my favorite experiences in the Fuji area.Even though I live near the Fuji Five Lakes, seeing Mt. Fuji while riding quietly along the lakeside path felt completely different from seeing it by car or on foot. […]

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Local Experiences in the Fuji Five Lakes Area

Convenience Stores Near Mt. Fuji – What Locals Really Buy and How Travelers Can Use Them

Introduction I’m a local Japanese living near Mt. Fuji, and convenience stores are a big part of my daily life.If you’re planning a trip to fujisan, there’s one thing you’ll quickly discover: convenience stores here are on another level.Whether you need a quick meal, cash from an ATM, or even a concert ticket, Japan’s konbini

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Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes

Using Coin Laundries in Japan – My Local Tips for Travelers Around Mt. Fuji

Need to do laundry during your trip to Japan? Wondering how to use a Japanese coin laundry? Don’t worry — it’s easier than you might think, and laundromats (coin laundries) are actually quite common across Japan.As a local living near Lake Kawaguchiko, I’m here to share how you can easily use these laundries and where

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Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes