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August 15th, 2006

Fuji, Sports, Traveling

Climbing Mt Fuji

Most Japanese view Mt Fuji as a beautiful mountain to view from afar, but not so pretty up close...

April 16th, 2006

Fuji, Sports

S-Pulse vs Oita

At the end of the game they looked exhausted. For 90 minutes they gave it their all. At times it must have seemed like a struggle, but they kept going right until the end. It seemed nothing could dampen their enthusiasm. Yes, the Japanese supporters are somewhat unique in modern day football...

March 6th, 2006

Fuji, Food and Drink

Snack Bars in Fuji: Not All They Seem

Why not go to a snack bar where you can enjoy a few nibbles and wash them down with a few pints? Sounds innocent enough, right? The reality, however, is quite different. A few pints in a snack bar could cost you an astronomical amount...

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