#mt fuji
![Now A World Heritage Site by arcreyes [-ratamahatta-] on Flickr.](https://64.media.tumblr.com/2ddf09a44d9f1d3b0ac46316c22e9dfc/tumblr_mr70ss9UEO1r5rv9ko1_640.jpg "Now A World Heritage Site by arcreyes [-ratamahatta-] on Flickr.")
Lenticular clouds over Mount Fuji, Japan. These are stationary lens-shaped clouds that form at high altitudes, usually perpendicular to the direction of the wind.
WHAT
That is a fucking cloud pagoda.
There’s a reason that Shinto practitioners believe that the clouds above Mt. Fuji are the home to the kami 木花之開耶姫 (Konohanasakuya-hime):
She is the goddess of Mount Fuji, as well as all volcanoes. She’s also the avatar that represents life to the Shinto. Her symbol is that of the 桜 (sakura - cherry blossom) which represents the idea of mono no aware or “the ephemera of things” - the awareness that life is both intense and fleeting.
These cloud formations were probably seen by people throughout history and stories formed from them, stories became folk religion.
I’m impressed with your knowledge of Shinto.
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I love candid window shots. Mt. Fuji is captured nicely in this quick snap by Phillip Kalantzis Cope.
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Lake at Hakone from the Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji series, Hiroshige, 19th century
Woodblock print
33.5 x 21.5 cm (13.19 x 8.46 in.)
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From an image in my copy of 100 Views of Mt. Fuji (Vol 1.) by Hokusai Katsushika (I know, the scan isn’t great and it’s difficult to see Fuji in the background
In just two short weeks I will be climbing Japan’s tallest mountain for a third time. To celebrate this, I am putting together a giveaway for my followers.
-1st Prize - A postcard sent from the top of Mt. Fuji at the summit post office, and a small package of Mt. Fuji goods, such as the magnet, wall hanging, and another Fuji-chan if I can find one (the one in the picture is mine). If I can’t find a Fuji-chan again there will be a different gift!
-2nd Prize - A postcard sent from the top of Mt. Fuji!
Which postcard you get will be a surprise!
The giveaway ends on July 9th at 9pm Japan time. Likes and reblogs both count. Reblog as many times as you wish. Must be following me. Of course I will ship internationally.
Happy blogging!
MOUNT FUJI SEEN FROM THE MARSHES OF KASHIWABARA
Japan. 2016
