Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 m (12,388 feet). It is located near the Pacific coast of central Honshu, about 60 miles (100 km) west of Tokyo. It is an active stratovolcano with symmetrical cone shape. Mount Fuji is the world-famous as a symbol of Japan. The mountain is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

"South Wind, Clear Sky" (also known as Red Fuji), one of the "36 Views of Mount Fuji" ukiyo-e series by Katsushika Hokusai

Mount Fuji is a frequent subject of Japanese art and literature. There are many pictures on Mount Fuji. For example, "36 Views of Mount Fuji" series by Katsushika Hokusai are famous ukiyo-e printings. There are also stories and poetries related to Mount Fuji.