The braided course of the Jokulfell downstream from Hofsjokull.| J-STAGE
Geyser Strokkur. The geyser erupts at 5-10 minute intervals.| J-STAGE
Dettifoss waterfall. The waterfall is 44 m high. The river water is rich in suspended sediments and the waterfall volume is the greatest in Iceland.| J-STAGE
Valley of Eldgja. The 934-40 Eldgja eruption occurred along a 75 km-long fissure.| J-STAGE
Earth hummock. Earth hummocks are among the periglacial phenomena. The knoll covered with vegetation is |about 0.5 m high.| J-STAGE
Lakagigar fissure eruption. The 1783-84 Laka- gigar eruption resulted in a great famine, due to which Iceland lost 20% of its population.| J-STAGE
Palagonite ridge formed by subglacial eruption. Langjokull glacier in the background.| J-STAGE
Gullfoss waterfall. The two-step cataract has a total drop of 32 m.| J-STAGE
Reykjavik is a smokeless city. Almost 100% of the electricity and the heating depends upon hydropower and geothermal energy.| J-STAGE
Jokulsarlon lagoon. The Breidamerkurjokull glacier has been retreating since about 1920. The lagoon formed at the glacial front shows a yearly increase.| J-STAGE
Normal fault at Thingvellir. The boundary between the North American plate on the left-hand side and the Eurasian to the right.| J-STAGE
Basaltic lava field, the Svartshengi geothermal power plant (right), and the Blue Lagoon (left).| J-STAGE

Latest Issue

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015 Vol.124 No.6

2015 Vol.124 No.6

“White Fuji” during Winter: Mt. Fuji from the Shindo Pass

Mt. Fuji is the highest volcano in Japan and is a beautiful representative of nature, with its varied scenery changing from season to season. There are limited opportunities for us to see Mt. Fuji clearly from spring to autumn when the levels of water vapor and dust in the air increase. In the winter months, conversely, we can often see the majestic form of Mt. Fuji because of the clarity of the air. On the coldest winter days when the average temperature at the summit is 15 degrees below zero or less, Mt. Fuji shows us a solemn and sublime mountain with universal values and dignified integrity. This photo was taken from the Shindo Pass in the Misaka Mountains （Yamanashi Prefecture） located near the northern foot of Mt. Fuji. At the pass we can observe the well-balanced form of Mt. Fuji overlooking Lake Kawaguchi in the foreground.

（Photo: Shigeki MURAMATSU （photographer based in Fuefuki, Yamanashi Prefecture),
taken on February 5, 2014; Explanation: Mitsuru SANO and Shigeki MURAMATSU）

Special Issue: Human Geographical Studies of Mount Fuji Region Focusing on Tourism

Overview of Special Issue: Human Geographical Studies of Mount Fuji Region Focusing on Tourism

Masaaki KUREHA, Toshio KIKUCHI, Mitsuru SANO and Mitsuru YAMAMOTO

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), 877.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.877

Preface for the Special Issue: Human Geographical Studies of Mount Fuji Region Focusing on Tourism

Masaaki KUREHA, Toshio KIKUCHI, Mitsuru SANO and Mitsuru YAMAMOTO

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), 887.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.887

Tourism and Religion in the Mount Fuji Area in the Pre-modern Era （Review Article）

Keisuke MATSUI and Takuya UDA

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), 895.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.895

Mt. Fuji in Pictures （Review Article）

Ryotaro NAKANISHI

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), 917.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.917

Public Consciousness of Local Residents Living in the Northern Mt. Fuji Area towards Environments and Landscapes （Review Article）

Akio BITO

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), 937.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.937

The Evolution of Japanese Perceptions of Mount Fuji and Modern Perceptions of Mount Fuji （Short Article）

Eriko TANAKA and Teruo HATAKEYAMA

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), 953.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.953

Development and Usage Patterns of Second-home Areas at the Foot of Mt. Fuji （Short Article）

Daisuke SATO and Kazuki SHIBUYA

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), 965.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.965

Changing Characteristics of Hoyo-jo in Yamanakako Village, Yamanashi Prefecture （Short Article）

Eiki WATANABE

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), 979.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.979

Understanding Recommendations to be Implemented for the Better Management of Mt. Fuji as a World Cultural Heritage （Original Article）

Koshiro SUZUKI

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), 995.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.995

Tourist Behaviors in the Region at the Foot of Mt. Fuji: An Analysis Focusing on the Effect of Travel Distance （Original Article）

Koun SUGIMOTO and Takuya KOIKE

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), 1015.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.1015

Changing Image of the Mt. Fuji Region as a Tourism Destination: Content Analysis of the Rurubu Mt. Fuji Guidebook Series （Short Article）

Takayuki ARIMA

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), 1033.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.1033

Why Does a Larch Scrub Community Establish around Oniwa on the Northwestern Slope of Mount Fuji?: Experiencing the Fascination Again of a Tour of the Ochu-do Trail （Original Article）

Shuichi OKA, Asako SIRAKAWA and Hiromitsu KANNO

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), 1047.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.1047

Changes in Agricultural Land Use at the Foot of Mt. Fuji and Regional Characteristics （Original Article）

Kei OTA and Toshio KIKUCHI

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), 1061.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.1061

Pictorial

Pictorial 1：Utilization of Regional Resources at the Foot of Mt. Fuji for Various Tourist Activities

Toshio KIKUCHI

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), 2015, 124(6), xix.

DOI:10.5026/jgeography.124.xix

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