Fujiyoshida, Japan

Thursday Jess and Adam wanted to see Fuji up close so we headed out to Fujiyoshida. It took about 3 hours on regular trains, but the scenery was worth it. We were busy taking pictures and gazing out the window to care about the time. I also brought Uno, ...

... days off from work. On Monday, I met Maki and her husband at 7/11 to get a few snacks for the road. Yoshihiro grew up around Fujiyoshida so he knew his way around. We drove for a bit till Hakone-Yumoto, where Maki and I took a train that zigzags up a ...

... the ride with the best uninterrupted view of Mt Fuji, which was kind of a surreal experience - strapped into a record-breaking coaster in Japan in the shadow of one of the most famous mountains in the world, all on a sunny, clear day! The ride itself was ...

We take a couple trips around the big volcano, once with some friends from JET and once with one of our conversation teachers. During our outings, we visit the amazing Fuji Q Highland amusement park. The park hosts some former record holding roller ...