日本の世界遺産 (Nihon no Sekai Isan) World Heritage in Japan 1

Mr.Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi

Mt. Fuji was designated as Japan's 17th site of World Heritage in January in 2013.

Mt.Fuji in Ukiyoe

It spans roughly 70,000 hectares, including Sengen Shrine at its foot, five major lakes, the Shiraito Falls and the Hiho-no-Matsubara pine grove. Mt. Fuji is Japan's highest mountain (3,776 meters high), known throughout the world for its beauty.
　　　　《Mt.Fuji from Shinkansen》

日本の料理 (nihon no ryoori) Japanese Cuisine 6

お節料理（おせちりょうり、osechi-ryoori )

Osechi-ryori are special side dishes for the New Year holidays. A variety of ingredients such as seafood, black beans, rolled kelp, and vegetables are prepared and arranged artfully in a set of layered lacquer boxes.

Traditional style Osechi

Modern Osechi