THE SYMBOL OF THE JAPANESE SOUL
"Fuji-San" - a mountain of trash?

IS NOTHING SACRED?! A recent AP article reports that the forested base of Mt. Fuji has for some time evolved into a garbage dump. The mountain paths are also littered with trash, motivating concerned citizens to remedy this trend which has continued for 20-30 years. The debris isn't just candy bar wrappers and other easily picked-up paper scraps, but it's microwaves, refrigerators, tires, etc. Blame is placed on the high cost to formally dispose of appliances, furniture, and household trash generated in this highly industrialized and densely populated island nation.

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http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6901.html