Fuji

At the foot of Mt. Fuji lies the so-called suicide forest, a notorious place where people wary of life can exhale their last gasp. The four different stories in Jyukai all focus on this truly existing forest in Japan, where amongst others a gentle yakuza and a retiring detective confront each other. The forest exhumes an atmosphere of dread and functions as connecting factor between the different tales.

"How Would You Move Mount Fuji?" is an easy, one-sitting kind of read. That is, unless you decide to try to solve all the puzzles in the book, in which case the time you will need to finish it will depend on your ability to solve puzzles (and your determination to maintain a normal life that is not overtaken by the need to solve every question).

In the pursuit of dreams we encounter obstacles that cause us to examine our capacity for growth. When we answer this call to expand, magical things happen. We rise up to meet the sky. May this album serve as a reminder of your constant journey upward, as far as your mind can see. Thanks for listening and keep ascending! My favorite thing to do is write and arrange music then bring great people together to record it. I've spent most of my life as a side musician and have made many friends through my work. The best part of being a musician is the camaraderie that develops from the collective effort of performance, live or in the studio.

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.

Recently added to the world heritage list as a cultural asset, the iconic Mt. Fuji is a well-known symbol of Japan. Every year the volcano's scenic beauty draws more and more visitors from around the world. Dedicated mountain rangers, scientists, and eco-volunteers are working hard to preserve and protect the mountain from mankind… and protect mankind from the mountain.

Son époux est mort. Ou disons qu'en tout cas, il n'est plus en vie… Pour Mari, le temps du deuil est venu. Un double deuil… Armée d'un livre, Les Vues du mont Fuji, par Hokusai, elle se met dans les traces du célèbre peintre japonais afin de retrouver vingt-quatre des emplacements depuis lesquels l'artiste a représenté le volcan emblématique – autant de tableaux reproduits dans l'ouvrage. Un pèlerinage immersif, contemplatif, au coeur des ressorts symboliques de cette culture si particulière, un retour sur soi et son passé…