Fuji Slinking out from Behind Another Mountain |
Ben and I drove to Mt. Fuji on the 4th, many of the trees had already changed color, but none had yet dropped their leaves. The first time I saw Mt. Fuji, it sent shivers up and down my spine. It is really foolish that we haven’t visited the mountain before; The journey only takes about an hour and a half. I don’t regret waiting until fall for our first true view of Mt. Fuji because seeing her slink into view from behind a mountain painted in red and gold was spectacular.
Of all the things I have seen in Japan, Mt. Fuji is the most spectacular. A picture will never do it justice. Just like countless artists, poets, and writers have been inspired by her, I am inspired. I feel as though my words fall short of anything worthy of this majestic mountain.
The burning fire is
extinguished by the snow, while the falling
snow is melted by the fire
-Okada
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