Mt. Fuji, Japan — Japan's majestic 12,388-foot peak has stirred poets and painters, sent the devout on treacherous pilgrimages up its slopes, and continues to inspire awe and admiration.

"Mt. Fuji has been recognized by the World Heritage," he said. "Not only is it beautiful, but Mt. Fuji has also been a holy place in Japan. There's no other mountain like it in Japan. I personally don ...