‘Mount Fuji was not just a mountain to be climbed, it was a mountain to be worshipped’ Ever since the earliest recorded times, Mount Fuji has been important to Japanese people. Not only the largest physical feature in the Japanese islands, Mount Fuji was also considered a deity. In Hokusai’s series ‘36 views of Mount Fuji’ he creates images that place Mount Fuji at the centre of our universe. See incredible works from this series in our #Hokusai exhibition – new hours just announced: http://ow.l

South Wind, Clear Sky by Katsushika Hokusai is one of 36 views of Mount Fuji created by the artist. This piece portrays the rising sun that turned the mountain red, and the clouds around its summit. Visit this work during Japanese Connections: Birth of Modern Décor exhibition at Louvre Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Musée d'Orsay. Katsushika Hokusai ©Paris, Musée National des Arts Asiatiques – Guimet | Louvre Abu Dhabi

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Mount Fuji is not just a mountain; it is an international symbol of Japan, renowned for its near-perfect symmetrical cone and its deep spiritual significance. Location and Geography Mount Fuji is located on the island of Honshu, straddling the border between Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. It sits about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Tokyo, and on a clear day, its snow-capped peak is visible from the city's skyscrapers. • Elevation: It is the highest mountain in Japan, standing at 3,