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Mount Fuji, Japan - from Sengokubara
Mount Fuji, Japan - from Sengokubara Date: circa 1910s
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Active Capped Distinctive Form Fuji Fujiyama Honshu Mount Shape Stratovolcano
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Mount Fuji, Japan - from Sengokubara: A Timeless Symbol of Japanese Culture and History (circa 1910s) Mount Fuji, the iconic and majestic symbol of Japan, stands proudly in this photograph taken from Sengokubara, a scenic viewpoint on its northern slopes. The distinctive shape and form of Mount Fuji, a stratovolcano, have inspired artists, poets, and pilgrims for centuries. The snow-capped mountain, which is an active volcano, rises majestically against the clear blue sky, its peak reaching an impressive height of 3,776.24 meters (12,389 feet). Mount Fuji is located on the Honshu Island, the largest island in Japan, and is the highest mountain in the country. This photograph captures the beauty and serenity of Mount Fuji in its winter glory, with a thick blanket of snow covering its slopes. The mountain's cap, or hakusan-yama, is particularly prominent in this image, adding to its ethereal and mystical allure. The woman in the photograph, carrying her baby on her back, adds a human element to the scene, emphasizing the mountain's significance as a part of Japanese history and culture. Mount Fuji has been a source of inspiration for generations of Japanese people, and its image has been incorporated into art, literature, and traditions for centuries. This photograph, taken in the 1910s, is a testament to the enduring beauty and allure of Mount Fuji, a symbol of Japan's rich history and cultural heritage.
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