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Blessed with a clear blue sky, I stood on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi near the charming Naminami Bridge, capturing my first 360 panorama of the majestic Mount Fuji. The wooden bridge, like a pathway to serenity, led me to a tranquil scene where boats rested on the shore, mirroring the peaceful rhythm of life in this picturesque haven.
On this perfect day, with my companion 'Neneng' by my side, I marveled at the simplicity of life here. The locals, engaged in their livelihood, seemed to find harmony in the shadow of Mount Fuji. It's a place where time slows, and the essence of contentment is palpable.
As I took in the breathtaking view, I felt a profound connection to the journey we all share. In the company of Mount Fuji, surrounded by the quietude of Lake Kawaguchi, I realized that the joy of exploration transcends solitude. Traveling this far, I found solace in knowing that, in this moment, I am not alone.
Life, with its offerings, becomes a treasure when witnessed against the backdrop of nature's grandeur. So nice to see Mount Fuji, a silent companion in the journey of a lifetime.
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The eight islands of Japan sprang into existence through Divine Intervention.The first two gods who came into existence were Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, the Exalted Male and Exalted Female. It was their job to make the land for people to live on.They went to the bridge between heaven and earth and, using a jewel-encrusted halberd, Izanagi and Izanami churned up the sea into a frothy foam. As salty drips of water fell from the tip of the halberd the first island was formed. Its name was Onogoro.So far, so good. But when Izanagi and Izanami first met on their island, Izanami spoke to Isanagi without being spoken to first. Since she was the female, and this was improper, their first union created badly-formed offspring who were sent off into the sea in boats.The next time they met, Izanagi was sure to speak first, ensuring the proper rules were followed, and this time they produced eight children, which became the islands of Japan.I'm sure you did not fail to miss the significance of this myth for the establishment of Japanese formal society.At present, Japan is the financial capital of Asia. It has the second largest economy in the world and the largest metropolitan area (Tokyo.)Technically there are three thousand islands making up the Japanese archipelago. Izanagi and Izanami must have been busy little devils with their jewelled halberd...Japan's culture is highly technical and organized. Everything sparkles and swooshes on silent, miniaturized mechanisms.They're a world leader in robotics, and the Japanese have the longest life-expectancy on earth.Text by Steve Smith.
