Origin of Yamanashi prefectural name
YAMANASHI – Mountain Pear 山梨県 Japan’s only fruity prefectural name! There are multiple theories regarding the origin of the name “Yamanashi.” ・Theory 1: According to the prefecture’s website, one theory…
Aokigahara Forest, Fuji Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi
An ordinary-looking forest in Japan (upper right photo). Nothing spooky about it right? Right. It’s only Aokigahara Forest, a beautiful forest on the northwestern foot/slope of Mt. Fuji. However, it…