Japan: Mount Fuiji

Japan’s Mt. Fuji is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Commonly called “Fuji-san,” it’s the country’s tallest peak, at 3,776 meters. A pilgrimage site for centuries, it’s considered one of Japan’s 3 sacred mountains, and summit hikes remain a popular activity. Its iconic profile is the subject of numerous works of art, notably Edo Period prints by Hokusai and Hiroshige.

Postcard 1

Thanks to Dr Kiran Acharya. He used a 84 sen stamp from 2019 featuring a flower from Flora and Fauna series. Japan post increased the  international rates from 82 sen to 84 sen from 1st Oct 2019.

Postcard 2

Thanks to Amar and Neetu. This was posted from the post office at the summit. 

Postcard 3

Thanks to my uncle K.Diwakar Pai who was visiting Japan. Nice Cancellations used.