Many people associate Mt. Fuji with climbing to the summit, but that’s not the only way to experience Japan’s most famous mountain. During a casual drive, I decided to visit the Mt. Fuji 5th Station without any plan to hike. As someone who lives near Mt. Fuji and sees it almost every day, I was […]

Even though I live near Mt. Fuji, I still find new places that surprise me.One weekend, I decided to explore something a little different — two small museums in Kawaguchiko that both focus on gemstones. I’ve passed by them before but never stopped in, thinking they were just simple tourist spots.This time, I went inside

I’m a local Japanese living at the foot of Mt. Fuji, and even though I see this area every day, I sometimes like to experience it from a traveler’s perspective. Recently, I stayed at Perhe Yamanakako, a cottage near Lake Yamanakako, and I want to share my honest impressions. Instead of just another list of