Climbing Mount Fuji in Japan on a special day

The writer (right) with his friends at the summit of Mount Fuji. Photos: Mohan Raj Subramaniam

Almost a year ago, my friends and I decided to try climbing Mount Fuji in Japan. Having conquered a few mountains together, we were mesmerised by the beauty of Mount Fuji, a well-known symmetrical, snow-capped and cone-shaped volcano.

Climbing Mount Fuji or Fuji-san as it is fondly known to the locals, is only permitted during the summer months (July to August) as weather conditions can get quite dangerous during other times.