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Dear Customers, Partners, and Friends, I would like to announce that KOKO Journey will officially close its business operations on August 15, 2026. This decision comes as I prepare to relocate from the Mt. Fuji area to pursue a new caree...

Hi, it's Daichi from KOKO Journey. If you're visiting the Mt. Fuji area this June, you may have noticed that Fuji has been playing hide-and-seek quite a bit. As of today (June 13, 2026), to tell the truth, we haven't had a single day wit...

Hi, it's Daichi from KOKO Journey! When you're traveling in Japan, catching a glimpse of the majestic Mount Fuji is probably right at the top of your bucket list, right? But what if I told you that you could see Mt.Fuji while munching on...

Hi, it’s Daichi from KOKO Journey! A lot of people assume there are no bears around Kawaguchiko. I understand why. It is a popular sightseeing area, and many visitors only see the calm side of it. "There aren't bears around here, right?"...

Hi, it's Daichi from KOKO Journey. The other day, I decided to go for a walk along the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchiko. My route started around the Ubuyagasaki area to Oishi Park. It takes about 50 minutes to an hour to walk the whole...

Hi, it's Daichi from KOKO Journey! If you are looking for the ultimate, crowd-free view of Mt. Fuji, I’ve just found the greatest spot. Today, I hiked Ryugatake Mountain(竜ヶ岳/ Mt. Ryugatake), located right next to Lake Motosu (one of t...

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. May is one of the most comfortable seasons around the Mt. Fuji area. The cold winter air is gone (finally!), and the whole region starts to feel colorful and alive again. Spring around Mt. Fuji in May 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, let me introduce "Tenku no Torii", one of the iconic viewpoints near Lake Kawaguchiko. If you’re looking for a Mt. Fuji photo spot around Lake Kawaguchiko, this one deserves a place on your list....