2006-10-28 10:45:59 · 9 answers · asked by ronald_c90 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
Mt. Fuji, a dormant volcano and Japan's tallest mountain (12,390 ft/3,776 m) has long been conisidered an extremely sacred place. In fact, pilgrims (or just common tourist/hikers) were not allowed on the sacred mountain until 1872. Now, there are many trails, resorts, and parks around the mountain and the five lakes in the surrounding area.
One thing to remember, is in the Shinto faith, there is a belief that gods/spirits dwell everywhere. If you've seen pictures of ropes with paper twists dangling from them surrounding rocks, trees and other objects; those objects are considered sacred, or special places where a spirit/kami dwells. The beauty and size of Mt. Fuji, during the changing of the seasons easily bring to mind a place fitting for a god/kami to dwell.
It is probably one of the most photographed and painted mountains in Japan. (I have two webshot pics on my computer w/ Mt. Fuji!)
2006-10-28 13:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by thethespi 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 00:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been depicted and used in the Japanese paintings, wood block print,literature, religion, etc since long time ago.
There are many resort areas around the mountain. Rich ppl who loves to watch Mt.Fuji purchase the real estate.
The name "Fuji" is not just for Mt.Fuji.
More than 300 mountains and places have the name as another name: eg. There is a Mt.Rishiri in Hokkaido. And ppl call the mountain as "Rishiri Fuji" as well.
2006-10-28 17:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by Joriental 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've lived in Japan for a very long time.
I must say,-that Mt.Fuji to the Japanese,-is merely recognized as a symbol of its country,-but not THAT much of a big deal,-as say,-how the U.S. see the Statue of Liberty.Or The Harbour Bridge in Sydney Australia,The Eiffel Tower in France,The Leaning Tower of Piza in Italy,or Big Ben for that matter.
The Japanese know of Mt.Fuji.But don't make a big deal of it.
(^_~)
2006-10-28 14:01:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i will no longer be able to agree greater. I pray each and every nighttime for greater mess ups on those faithless walkers, and god has responded my prayers hence God exist. Halalalalalalaleluyahhhhhh!!! How can people no longer have self assurance in god whilst the evidence is so obtrusive. There perchance some Christians plagued via those mess ups, yet there'll continuously be collateral harm. in simple terms like wars.
2016-12-16 15:58:15 · answer #5 · answered by keef 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just a mountain. There have been countless artworks and photos taken of it, but in the end it is just a mountain. Most Japanese people visit it at least once in their lifetime, just to say they've been there. It is a bit like the empire state building or Graceland. Somewhere you go to say you did.
2006-10-28 18:05:46 · answer #6 · answered by tankgirl190 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mt. Fuji is the iconic thing that makes Japan recognizable on all calendars (for whatever reason Tokyo Tower simply never got the same recognition); much like the Statue of Liberty in America and Big Ben in England.
2006-10-28 11:07:36 · answer #7 · answered by Belie 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Mt. Fuji is the most important Japanese symbol. It is easily recognized and is respected by everyon.
"It is wise to climb Mt. Fuji once but only a fool climbs it twice."
2006-10-28 14:42:01 · answer #8 · answered by Adam 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its the tallest mountain
2006-10-28 11:40:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋