35. The Beauty of Lake Yamanaka
Anyone who has climbed Mount Fuji knows the view from there is spectacular, especially because it is the tallest mountain in Japan. This picture from 1905 shows a view of Lake Yamanaka, which is the largest of the five Fuji lakes. What’s interesting about this view is seeing how empty it looked compared with how many buildings are in Japan today. It’s so insightful seeing how much we have evolved in over 100 years. Also, did you know there is a post office at the top of Mount Fuji that opens only in the summer?
