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  • Today, we're exploring Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi, and riding a bullet train, and we couldn't ask for a more perfect day to do that.

  • We've stopped up here at one of the viewpoints on Mt. Fuji, and we get this incredible view of some of the other Japanese mountains.

  • The peak of Mt. Fuji doesn't seem that high when you're up here at the viewpoint, but it's actually almost 4,000 meters above sea level.

  • We've made it here to Lake Ashi; we're gonna hop on the boat and sail away.

  • So, we're out here on Lake Ashi, and not only is it breathtaking and known for its hot springs, but most importantly, it's known for the incredible views of Mt. Fuji.

  • Got my ticket, gonna head up the Hakane ropeway.

  • So the ropeway has brought us up here to the top of Komagatake, and the views are breathtaking; you have Mt. Fuji, you have Lake Ashi, and then in the distance, you can see the ocean.

  • I'm in love.

  • This lake is just so tranquil and just beautiful; wish I could stay here longer, too, actually.

  • Now, I have a bullet train waiting for me to take me back, so let's hop on board.

  • Japan is home to the second fastest train in the entire world, so when you visit this country, you have to take the opportunity to ride on the train.

  • Today has been epic; I got to see Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi, now I have a bullet train that's taking me home.

  • Life is good.

Today, we're exploring Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi, and riding a bullet train, and we couldn't ask for a more perfect day to do that.

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