Whilst winter in Tokyo is relatively pleasant, with little rain and clear blue skies, there’s no getting away from the fact that it’s still cold. And despite Japan having the image of a high tech wonderland, most houses are, to put it bluntly, bloody freezing. Double glazing and central heating are sadly mere flights of fancy. Instead, people make do with oil burners and air conditioners. A sorry state of affairs it has to be said.
But one advantage of the cold and dry conditions is that Mount Fuji becomes visible from Tokyo. With its almost perfect conical shape, and snow-capped peak, it is a thing of breathtaking beauty. This wonderful picture (which I wish I’d taken) says more than my words ever could.
basil brush says
…actually got to see a photo exhibition called “36 views of mount fuji” last year…it is a mountain that gives itself to some wonderful pictures…
James says
Wow, that really is beautiful. I wish I could visit Japan.
Lee says
Billy: Yeah, I never tire of seeing it, or pictures of it. There really is something magical about it. Although saying that, close up it’s ugly.
James: What’s stopping you? Except an expensive airline ticket that is?