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Mount Fuji in Pop Culture and Traditional Design
Fuji appears in more than just refined works of art—it is also depicted on many everyday objects.
Written by Sanada Kuniko, Photos by Kono Toshihiko
Wall illustration in a public bath
(Place: Daikoku-yu Bath in Tokyo's Adachi-ku, as the painting appeared in 1990)
Mount Fuji is by far the most popular subject for wall artwork at public baths in Japan. What could be better than soaking in the big tub, looking at Japan's best-loved mountain?
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 Teacup With a cup like this, you would want the tea to be made with spring water from Mount Fuji itself.
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 Old picture postcard A pine tree frames the mountain beautifully.
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Flower vase Any flower variety would look beautiful in a vase decorated with Japan's most famous mountain.
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Bicycle logo Trademark emblem of the bicycle manufacturer, Fuji.
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Fuji-zuka mound
(Place: Sengen Shrine, Soka, Saitama Prefecture) In the Edo period (1603-1867), people unable to go to pray at Mount Fuji had another choice—paying homage at a miniature Fuji like this one (height, approx. 3 meters). Such mounds are found at Fuji shrines and Sengen shrines in many parts of the country.
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Kogo incense case
Used for the tea ceremony and on other formal occasions.
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Necktie For someone who wants to attract attention. Illustration taken from one of Katsushika Hokusai's famous woodblock prints.
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