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Diamond Fuji at Lake Tanukiko (Aug. 20, 2008)

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Posted by 4plus on July 30th, 2008

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Diamond Fuji at Lake Tanukiko
Diamond Fuji at Lake Tanukiko

Diamond Fuji at Lake Tanukiko
Every year around Aug. 20
Lake Tanukiko in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka

"Diamond Fuji" is a view of sunrise over the summit of Mount Fuji. This glorious sight can be seen from Lake Tanukiko twice a year, once around April 20 and the other August 20.

For more information about Lake Tanukiko, please refer to our Wiki page.

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Mt. Fuji Climbing Relay (Aug. 3, 2008)

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Posted by 4plus on July 29th, 2008

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Mt. Fuji Climbing Relay
Sun. August 3, 2008
Gotemba, Shizuoka
The race starts at 8:00 AM from Gotemba Municipal Track and Field.

Mt. Fuji Climbing Relay is a marathon relay race on Gotemba Trail. It's a round-trip between Gotemba Municipal Track and Field and the summit of Mount Fuji.

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Miyaodori Taikai (Aug. 3, 2008)

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Posted by 4plus on July 29th, 2008

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Miyaodori Taikai (dance festival)
Sun. August 3, 2008
Sengen Shrine in Fujinomiya city, Shizuoka

Dances by school kids start at 3:50 PM.
Dances by adults start at 5:55 PM.

Some pictures can be found at:
http://www.city.fujinomiya.shizuoka.jp/kankou/event/miyaodo.htm

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Mount Fuji Gojinka Festival (Aug. 2, 2008)

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Posted by 4plus on July 9th, 2008

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Mount Fuji Gojinka Festival
5:00 PM Sat. August 2, 2008
Sengen Shrine in Fujinomiya city, Shizuoka

The main event (carrying a Mikoshi (a miniature shrine) in the river) is scheduled at 8:30 PM. Some pictures are available at:
http://www.miyachou.com/xoops/modules/xpwiki/46.html

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