I came to climb Mount Fuji relatively early in my hiking-life. Although it commands the throne of the highest peak in Japan, its broad conical shape, which has been venerated for centuries, allows for some relatively straightforward trails.
Read MoreThere's something magic about islands. There they are, when in view, almost perceptibly in reach, but you can never get there without distinct purpose and means.
Read MoreThe place I live is called Yamagata. In Japanese, this literally means "mountain-shaped". In a couple of years here, I have fallen under the spell of these most-unchanging facets of nature, and they have certainly changed me.
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