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Mount Fuji · **2 Likes**

Mount Fuji from the Tokaido Line by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Taken from a train like this one:

700 Series Tokaido Shinkansen by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

On my way from Shinagawa to Okayama before changing trains to go to Takamatsu in Shikoku.

**c.perkins** · 01-07-2018, 06:28 PM

RobG;

The Mt. Fuji photo brings back memories from the late 60's when I was a child when we were stationed in Japan.
I could see it at times close to where we lived.

Looks just as I remember it 48 years ago except it was more snow capped

Clarence

**eaglem** · 01-07-2018, 06:39 PM

Well captured considering the circumstances.

RobG · 01-07-2018, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by c.perkins

The Mt. Fuji photo brings back memories from the late 60's when I was a child when we were stationed in Japan.
I could see it at times close to where we lived. Looks just as I remember it 48 years ago except it was more snow capped

Cool! I have some photos of my Mum on the Series 0 bullet train in the 70's. It usually has more snow in late December.

Here's a view on the first of January 2014:

Mount Fuji Station by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Originally posted by eaglem

Well captured considering the circumstances.

Thanks! I managed to find the exact location and marked it on Flickr.

Mike L · 01-07-2018, 11:24 PM - **1 Like**

Glad to see that I'm not the only Pentaxian that runs to the end of the platform to get a photo of the Shinkansen.

Fuji-san had a lot more snow on him last week! Easily as much as your photo from January 2014, it was the first time I've been able to see him from metro Tokyo (Disneyland and the Keio line near Chofu).

RobG · 01-08-2018, 12:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mike L

Glad to see that I'm not the only Pentaxian that runs to the end of the platform to get a photo of the Shinkansen.

Likewise! Although I usually turn up so early for my train that I photograph one or two of the earlier ones - as this was.

Quote:

Fuji-san had a lot more snow on him last week! Easily as much as your photo from January 2014, it was the first time I've been able to see him from metro Tokyo (Disneyland and the Keio line near Chofu).

Nice! I've seen Fujisan at sunset from the Skyliner train on the way to Narita. That's about the furthest I've seen it from. Funny you mention seeing it from Metro Tokyo though; I'll have to post a photo I took from the place where Matsuo Bashou (haiku poet) lived. There's a cool setup with a ukiyoe image so you can compare now with then.

---------- Post added 08-01-18 at 06:20 PM ----------

The buildings block the view of Mount Fuji today, but the Ukiyoe shows how it once was in the 17th century.

Changing views by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

---------- Post added 08-01-18 at 06:22 PM ----------

Fujisan from Tokyo Tower

Fuji-san from Tokyo Tower by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

**Sailor** · 01-09-2018, 06:28 AM

Great shot, Rob - I like the contrast of the majestic mountain versus the industrial setting of the foreground. Great catch while moving fast!!

Jer

RobG · 01-09-2018, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Great shot, Rob - I like the contrast of the majestic mountain versus the industrial setting of the foreground. Great catch while moving fast!!

Thanks Jer! Probably about 260 kmh (160 mph). The Tokaido bullet train has a top speed of 300 kmh, but I think the train I was on may have stopped at Fuji City.

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c.perkins Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Lisbon, WI. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 515	RobG; The Mt. Fuji photo brings back memories from the late 60's when I was a child when we were stationed in Japan. I could see it at times close to where we lived. Looks just as I remember it 48 years ago except it was more snow capped Clarence

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,164	Well captured considering the circumstances.

01-07-2018, 06:46 PM	#4
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by c.perkins The Mt. Fuji photo brings back memories from the late 60's when I was a child when we were stationed in Japan. I could see it at times close to where we lived. Looks just as I remember it 48 years ago except it was more snow capped Cool! I have some photos of my Mum on the Series 0 bullet train in the 70's. It usually has more snow in late December. Here's a view on the first of January 2014: Mount Fuji Station by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Originally posted by eaglem Well captured considering the circumstances. Thanks! I managed to find the exact location and marked it on Flickr.

01-07-2018, 11:24 PM - 1 Like	#5
Mike L Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,488	Glad to see that I'm not the only Pentaxian that runs to the end of the platform to get a photo of the Shinkansen. Fuji-san had a lot more snow on him last week! Easily as much as your photo from January 2014, it was the first time I've been able to see him from metro Tokyo (Disneyland and the Keio line near Chofu).

01-08-2018, 12:02 AM - 1 Like	#6
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mike L Glad to see that I'm not the only Pentaxian that runs to the end of the platform to get a photo of the Shinkansen. Likewise! Although I usually turn up so early for my train that I photograph one or two of the earlier ones - as this was. Quote: Fuji-san had a lot more snow on him last week! Easily as much as your photo from January 2014, it was the first time I've been able to see him from metro Tokyo (Disneyland and the Keio line near Chofu). Nice! I've seen Fujisan at sunset from the Skyliner train on the way to Narita. That's about the furthest I've seen it from. Funny you mention seeing it from Metro Tokyo though; I'll have to post a photo I took from the place where Matsuo Bashou (haiku poet) lived. There's a cool setup with a ukiyoe image so you can compare now with then. ---------- Post added 08-01-18 at 06:20 PM ---------- The buildings block the view of Mount Fuji today, but the Ukiyoe shows how it once was in the 17th century. Changing views by RobGeraghty, on Flickr ---------- Post added 08-01-18 at 06:22 PM ---------- Fujisan from Tokyo Tower Fuji-san from Tokyo Tower by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Great shot, Rob - I like the contrast of the majestic mountain versus the industrial setting of the foreground. Great catch while moving fast!! Jer

01-09-2018, 03:10 PM	#8
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Great shot, Rob - I like the contrast of the majestic mountain versus the industrial setting of the foreground. Great catch while moving fast!! Thanks Jer! Probably about 260 kmh (160 mph). The Tokaido bullet train has a top speed of 300 kmh, but I think the train I was on may have stopped at Fuji City.

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