Fuji

Local residents boast of Mt. Fuji's blessings, and especially the water. Rain and snow penetrate the volcanic surface, and the nature of the layers through which the water filters change its content, so it differs from place to place. It produces the best rice, the hottest wasabi and succulent sakura shrimp. Stephan Rager, a beer brewer in Fujinomiya, was drawn to the wonders of the water and surveyed 100 springs to find the right one for his beer. He shows us the power of Mt. Fuji's water.

Infectious hot-steppers meshing belting vocals to pointillist polyrhythms by fuji master drummers on talking drums, trap drums and electronic percussion. Recorded in modern day Lagos, Nigeria
“‘Synchro Sound System & Power’ features the music of Nigeria Fuji Machine, which includes some of Nigeria's finest ‘Fuji’ master drummers and singers, and is newly recorded by Soul Jazz Records in Lagos.

Starting from Hachioji in Tokyo's west, our journey takes us to Mt. Fuji, then into the mountains of Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures. We watch traditional puppet theater. We alight at Mt. Fuji Station on the Fujikyu line, the closest railway to the peak, and enter a spiritual lava cave in the bowels of the mountain. As we make our way north, we stop by a Buddhist temple with a vineyard and a colossal radio telescope. Discover amazing scenery and sights deep in the mountains outside Tokyo.

Succubus is the 2009 album by The Mount Fuji Doomjazz Corporation. This was released by Ad Noiseam.

Live Examples and Industry level Projects

Take in the crisp air as we make our way around Mt. Fuji and surrounding lakes for a perfect winter bike ride. Michael Rice picks the best trails on this challenging 230Km journey, which includes crossing a steep mountain to get scenic views of Japan's tallest peak. He also takes a fat bike tour through snowy mountains. Finally, he is rewarded with local lessons on the importance of preserving old ways and the environment.