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Why Is the Weather Around Mt. Fuji So Unpredictable in August? Kawaguchiko Weather
Hi! it's Daichi. If you have been looking at the weather forecast for Lake Kawaguchiko this August 2026, you might be scratching your head. Take a look at the actual daily forecast for this month so far: almost every single day shows rai... -
Yoshida Himatsuri Fire Festival/Ceremony: Why You Should Visit Mt Fuji’s Fujiyoshida This Week | Aug 26 and 27, 2026
Quick heads up if you're anywhere in the Fuji Five Lakes area this week — the Yoshida Himatsuri, one of Japan's most famous fire festivals, takes place right at the base of Mt Fuji on August 26th and 27th. If you have any flexibility in ... -
Mount Fuji’s Forgotten Base-to-Summit Trail Is Finally Getting Some Love
Here's a nice change of pace from the usual Fuji headlines. Fujiyoshida City just put together a proper 10-year plan (2025 to 2034) to preserve and actively promote the Yoshida-guchi climbing trail — the historic route that starts right ... -
Why Mount Fuji’s Rescue Bill Has Become Japan’s Most Heated Mountain Debate
Every year around this time, the same headline resurfaces: someone gets stuck on Mount Fuji, a rescue team risks their own necks to bring them down, and the whole country ends up arguing about who should pay for it. If you've been follow... -
Why Fujiyoshida Sets Itself on Fire Every August (And Why It’s One of Japan’s Strangest Festivals)
If you're anywhere near Kawaguchiko this week, you're about to see something that looks less like a festival and more like a small city deciding to burn itself down on purpose. On August 26th and 27th, Fujiyoshida holds the Yoshida Fire ... -
Mt. Fuji Weather Update: Why Fuji Has Been Hiding in June 2026
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... -
McDonald’s with a View of Mt. Fuji in Fujiyoshida city, right next to Kawaguchiko Town
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... -
Are there Bears Around Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt. Fuji? Check This Before You Go
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?"... -
Lake Kawaguchiko Photo Walk: Seeing Mt. Fuji from Every Angle
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... -
Mt. Ryugatake Hike near Lake Motosu | Best Mt. Fuji View Trek
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...
