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Hi, it’s Daichi from KOKO Journey. I still remember my first time climbing Mt. Fuji, standing on the trail under a night sky packed with endless stars, enjoying a coffee at the summit and a bowl of instant noodles, watching the sunrise o...

Hi, it’s Daichi from KOKO Journey. When you see the beautiful silhouette of Mt. Fuji, it is easy to think: Of course! Mt.Fuji must be a World Natural Heritage site! It looks like the kind of mountain that UNESCO would recognize for its s...

Hi, it’s Daichi from KOKO Journey! Today, I want to introduce something a bit different from my usual Mt. Fuji content. If you’re interested in Japanese calligraphy (書道、Shodo), this might be exactly what you’re looking for. Koho is ac...

Hi, it's Daichi from KOKO Journey! Today, I’m going to answer a simple but very common question "Where is Mt. Fuji actually located?" It might sound like an easy question, but the answer is a bit more interesting than you might expect Wh...

Hi, it's Daichi from KOKO Journey. Recently, I had a guest who wanted to fly a drone, so I took a closer look at the regulations. All drone flights must comply with Japanese aviation laws. Drone registration and a functioning Remote ID a...

Hi, it’s Daichi from KOKO Journey. So… you came all the way to the Mt. Fuji area, and the weather forecast says rain. And maybe your first thought is “If I can’t even see Mt. Fuji, what am I supposed to do?” Of course, a clear Fuji view ...

Hi, it’s Daichi from KOKO Journey. As a tour coordinator around the Mt. Fuji area, I usually talk about famous viewpoints, hidden local spots, good food, and the best ways to experience this region. But today, let me talk about something...

Will we be able to see Mt. Fuji today? As a local guide based in Fujiyoshida City, right at the foot of Mt. Fuji, this is a question I receive from my guests all the time. Mt. Fuji is famous for being "shy"—often hiding behind a thick bl...

Hi! I’m Daichi from KOKO Journey. I live in Fujiyoshida, right at the foot of Mt. Fuji, and I guide travelers around the Fuji Five Lakes. Because of that, I meet many visitors who arrive with the same assumption. Mt. Fuji is world-famous...

Hi! It’s Daichi from KOKO Journey. If you're planning to visit the Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko area) around Mt. Fuji, you’ve probably noticed something: there isn’t just one lake with a view of Mount Fuji — there are five. And they’re all ...