Diamond Fuji at Lake Tanukiko (Aug. 20, 2008)
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.
Mt. Fuji Climbing Relay (Aug. 3, 2008)
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.
Miyaodori Taikai (Aug. 3, 2008)
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
Mount Fuji Gojinka Festival (Aug. 2, 2008)
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





