Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Mt. Fuji, Japan


Mt. Fuji is the highest peak in Japan.  Elevation--12,388 ft (3,776 km).  Mt. Fuji is an active stratovolcano.  It last erupted in 1707.  It is located 62 miles (100 km) south-west of Tokyo, and is visable from there on a clear day.  It is considered one of Japans three "holy" mountains.  It is frequently depicted in art and photographs.

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