Safety barrier has set up behind the Chureito pagoda

Have you visited Chureito pagoda? This place is quite famous for its BEAUTIFUL scenery.

When you take pictures of the pagoda and Mt. Fuji, you should climb up on the stone wall behind the pagoda. That surface is sloping and slippery, so Fujiyoshida city has set up a safety barrier on the wall.  But the view from there has not changed.

Please come and enjoy the scenery!!!

Mainichi Shinbun

Fuji-reien (Fuji Cemetery)

I have tried many times to write something about the 311 disaster. I still cannot believe what happened, though. Now I can say is "we are alive".






I went to "Fuji Cemetery" last week. It is located in Gotemba area in Shizuoka pref. It's well known about its beautiful gardens, which are very well maintained. When I went there, azaleas were almost in full bloom. Mt. Fuji was seen from there, but I think.... I know most Shizuoka people have counter opinion.... the shape of Mt. Fuji seen from Yamanashi-side is more beautiful!

Asumi Lotus Lake （明見湖・蓮池）

Asumi Lotus Lake (not so big, but it's considered as one of fuji "eight" lakes... ) is located in Asumi area in Fujiyoshida-city. I have never seen so many lotus flowers at one time. We can enjoy this beautiful scenery until 20th of August this year. According to a man who has long been taking care of this lake, his ancestor "Uhei Hirose" transplanted some of them about 200 years ago. It's the origin of this lotus lake, they said. Next time I want to go there before dawn to hear the sound of flower blooming.