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Standing tall as the 35th highest mountain in the world, Mount Fuji is the highest point in Japan. Mount Fuji’s recognizable peak is unmistakable and is an icon of Japan which appears in art, literature, and photographs both past and present. Mount Fuji is in fact, a composite volcano which has not erupted since 1707 and the peak is often covered in snow. The peak can be seen from many locations in Japan and there are a variety of ways to admire Mount Fuji from different vantage points. Here is our list of 5 ways to see Mount Fuji. See Mount Fuji from the Bullet Train If you are taking the bullet train, called the Shinkansen from Tokyo to either Osaka or Kyoto you can see Mount Fuji from the train. The secret is the sit on the right side of the train, this way from the windows you can get a definite sight of Mount Fuji. As you pass, you will be able to see the peak of Mount Fuji so get your camera ready as you will have approximately 10 minutes of viewing time from t...

Car travel in Japan can be a pretty harrowing experience if you're not quite ready for it. There's a completely different car culture in Japan, and as a foreign driver, trying to navigate the roads for the first time can come as something of a pretty stressful shock. There are a ton of new rules, customs, and mores to internalize, and it can be a little overwhelming when you're just trying to have a vacation, see some sights, and get from point A to point B. Thankfully, getting around in a place like Japan doesn't have to be as complicated as it might seem at times, and we're going to talk about a few really easy strategies that can help you make sense of a confusing and different way of driving. 1. Pay Cash for Gas. One of the hugest "yen traps," as it were, is the gas pump. There are a ton of ways that the unsuspecting tourist can wind up spending a lot more money than is necessary on the petrol you're going to need just to get where you'...