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A short video from the day. Watch it! @kokojourney3776 Congratulations on your engagement 💍✨ I’m so happy I got to share this special day with you. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness! 婚約おめでとうございます！末永くお幸...

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...

Hi, it’s Daichi from KOKO Journey. Today, let me introduce two caves Narusawa Ice Cave and Fugaku Wind Cave near Mt. Fuji. Both are lava caves in Aokigahara Forest, and both were formed by Mt. Fuji’s volcanic activity, but they feel diff...

Hi! It’s Daichi from KOKO Journey. If you’re looking for the Starbucks photo with Mt. Fuji, there are two main areas to know: the Yamanashi side and the Shizuoka side. The Yamanashi side (around Kawaguchiko) is closer to Mt. Fuji and off...

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...

If you're planning a trip to Japan, learning a little Japanese can make your experience much more enjoyable. Even simple phrases can help you connect with locals, order food more comfortably, and feel more confident while traveling. That...

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 ...

Hi, it's Daichi from KOKO Journey! If you’re planning to visit Lake Kawaguchi or Fujiyoshida in March, here is a quick reality check: Don't pack away your winter coat just yet! Last week (the end of February) was actually pretty warm aro...

Hi there! I'm Daichi, a tour coordinator based right here in beautiful Fujiyoshida City (at the foot of Mt.Fuji). If you’re planning to catch the "postcard view" of Mt. Fuji framed by cherry blossoms, you've come to the right place. The ...