Mount Fuji Research Paper

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If you are ever in another country; you should probably know about their geography. You might want to see some of the sites they have to offer, you might want to see the country’s nature, or even learn about their history. Well, if you are going to Japan and want to know where to start, try to go to Mount Fuji. Mount Fuji is great in height being over 12,000 feet, it is the largest mountain in Japan on record. It is a great place to hike, camp, and enjoy nature. When you climb to the top of this mountain, you will feel like you are on top of the world. It is a great reason to come to Japan.
Now, if you want to see a historical part of Japan, you have to visit the terrific Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The rich history this site has to offer

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