The World Heritage Sites in Japan S2025E01 - Mt. Fuji: Sacred Peak and Focus of Faith and Art: Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration

Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak. As an active volcano, it has also inspired awe and terror. Mt. Fuji has also inspired artists, including Katsushika Hokusai, as seen in his famous "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." Many 19th-century prints of Mt. Fuji contributed to Europe's japonisme trend. Explore the beauty of a mountain that inspires both artists and faith.