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Safari Park at the base of Mount Fuji

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June 27, 2024
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3 days in Nishiizu, a scenic town in western Izu Peninsula
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A six-day trip south of Mount Fuji (Part 3)

From the base of Izu to Fuji’s western slopes
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Exploring Izu’s scenic west coast
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A six-day trip south of Mount Fuji (Part 1)

Viewing Mount Fuji from a multitude of angles
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Off the beaten path (2): Tea and kimono

A 6-day journey through central Japan.
November 30, 2021
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Off the beaten path (1): Ninja and pottery

A 6-day journey through central Japan.
November 22, 2021
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Discovering Shizuoka (2/2): Izu Peninsula

A Two-Day Journey on the Izu Peninsula
January 19, 2021
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Discovering Shizuoka (1/2): Mount Fuji

A 2-day journey along Mount Fuji’s southern base
January 15, 2021
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4-day Road Trip across central Japan - Day 2

Exciting outdoor activities and starry night sky
January 11, 2021
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Camping Under Mt. Fuji

3-day camping trip to Shizuoka Prefecture
August 5, 2020
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10 places to visit in the Izu Peninsula

Travel using the Izu Dream Pass and Minami Izu Free Pass
October 20, 2019
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A girl’s guide to Shizuoka and Hamamatsu
March 8, 2019
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Craft Beer Japan: Shuzenji

Craft beer and idyllic countryside
June 22, 2018
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Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center Opens

A spectacular new center about Mount Fuji opened in December 2017 in Fujinomiya City.
March 2, 2018
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Exploring Japan’s Tea Town

Experiencing the tea and traditional sites of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture
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The stunning landscapes of Japan's largest active volcano

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