Coming out, all the way out, is offered more and more as the political solution to our oppression.
3 Reasons Why Japan’s Mt. Fuji Captures Our Imagination
-
It’s more than a mountain — it’s a volcano
In fact, Mt. Fuji consists of three active, separate volcanoes: Komitake at the base, Kofuji dominating the middle and Fuji at its peak.
-
It was off limits to women climbers until 1868
Due to Mt. Fuji’s religious significance, women were banned from climbing the mountain until the Meiji Restoration in 1868. Later, Lady Fanny Parkes became the first western woman to get to the summit the following year.
-
It’s surrounded by lakes
There are five lakes surrounding Mt. Fuji at approximately 1,000 feet above sea level with wondrous views of this iconic, Japanese symbol.
Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep people from celebrating Mountain Day in Japan. The day is a natural fit because of Japan’s hilly and mountainous terrain. This fairly new holiday which takes place annually on August 11, reminds us to see mountains as natural sanctuaries of peace. Mountain Day encourages everyone, especially those who are boxed into the flatlands of dense, urban centers; to use the day exploring nature and taking in wondrous views while breathing deeply of fresh, mountain air. Pondering the blessings that mountains offer is reflective of Shintoism, the dominant religious practice in Japan.
To celebrate Mountain Day, we have special activities and deals!
Travel Discount: 30% off avis car rental – Travelocity: Tap offer to copy the coupon code. Remember to paste code when you check out. Online only.
Clothing Promotion: Free fitness gifts starting with a $100 spend – Lilly Pulitzer: Keep on Beleafing in you! Get Free fitness gifts from Lilly Pulitzer starting with a $100 spend to keep you moving in style.?
Activewear Promotion: 20% Off $80+ Orders – Champion: Tap offer to copy the coupon code. Remember to paste code when you check out. Online only.
Clothing Promo Code: 20% Off $80+ Orders – Champion: Tap offer to copy the coupon code. Remember to paste code when you check out. Online only.
Catalog Discount: Up to 20% off your order – Lakeside Collection: Tap offer to copy the coupon code. Remember to paste code when you check out. Online only.
Clothing Offer: 20% off order for 1st Athleta Credit Card Holders – Athleta: Tap offer to copy the coupon code. Remember to paste code when you check out. Online only.
Workwear Discount: 10% Off Your Next Purchase – Working Person’s Store: Tap offer to copy the coupon code. Remember to paste code when you check out. Online only.
Tags: Activities, Cultural, Environment, Environmental, Family, Historical, MountainDay
