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Mt. Fuji

By Akiko Abe

  • Mt.Fuji erupted

    Mt.Fuji erupted
    Mount Fuji is an active volcano, which most recently erupted in 1708.

  • Fuji Arts

    Fuji Arts
    Among the most renowned works are Hokusai's 36 Views of Mount Fuji and his One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji, as well as Utagawa Hiroshige's similarly titled 36 Views of Mount Fuji.

  • the first asxent by a foreigner

    The first ascent by a foreigner was by Sir Rutherford Alcock in September 1868, from the foot of the mountain to the top in eight hours and three hours for the descent

  • the first non-Japanese woman

    Lady Fanny Parkes, the wife of British ambassador Sir Harry Parkes, was the first non-Japanese woman to ascend Mount Fuji in 1869
  • Period: to

    wait for register

  • Mt.Fuji Comprehensive Environment Protection Guidelines

    Mt.Fuji comprehensive environment protection guidelines was published by Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefecture.

  • Mt.Fuji charter

    In 1998, the two prefectures of Shizuoka and Yamanashi drafted the "Mt. Fuji Charter" so that Mt. Fuji, symbol of Japan to the world and property of her citizens, can be protected for future generations.
    1. To study, familiarize ourselves with, and respect the natural environment of Mt. Fuji.
    2. To preserve the beauty of Mt. Fuji and develop its rich culture.
    3. To ease the burden under which Mt. Fuji's natural environment is now placed, and

  • Mt.Fuji Eco-Rangers work

    Mt.Fuji Eco-Rangers work
    Mt. Fuji has been a symbol of Japan and venerated as sacred since ancient times. It is a source of great pride to the residents of Shizuoka Prefecture. However, has also played a part in the deterioration of its environment with an increase in usage by hikers and a surge in illegal dumping. Mt. Fuji Eco-Rangers have worked since 1999 to increase awareness of Mt. Fuji’s environment. Refrection: I thounght it's difficult to keep cleaning the famous mountain such as Mt. Fuji without these people.

  • the day of Mt.Fuji @Yamanashi

    Yamanashi prefecture established the day of Fuji "23rd on February". it is to take over the beauty of Mt.Fuji for coming age.

  • Drop from consideration

    Drop from consideration
    Residents and officials had earlier attempted to register Mount Fuji as a natural World Heritage site but were thwarted by the illegal dumping of garbage and the fact that the peak lacks global uniqueness as a volcanic mountain. It was dropped from consideration in 2003. Refrection: I was surprised at the distance of resistration of world heritage sites. It was so hard. It was so disappointing story for all Japanese who are said "clean"

  • the manned weather station at the summit was closed after 72 years in operation

    Observers monitored radar sweeps that detected typhoons and heavy rains. The station, which was the highest in Japan at 3,780 metres, was replaced by a fully automated meteorological system.

  • the day of Mt.Fuji @Shizuoka

    Shizuoka prefecture established the day of Fuji "23rd on February"

  • Register World Heritage Status

    Register World Heritage Status
    Japan formally asked UNESCO to add Mount Fuji to the list of cultural World Heritage sites in consideration of its religious significance and repeated depictions in works of art. Refrection: We have to protect Mt. Fuji because it's a Japanese treasure! It is not easy to register World Heritage sites.

  • start suggest donetion ￥1000

    start suggest donetion ￥1000
    it was started to pay ￥1000 donetion when we climb Mt.Fuji.