Mount Fuji is a symbol of Japan: it contributes to the physical, cultural and spiritual representation of Japan. Fuji is also known as one of the three "holy" mountains, along with Mount Tate and Mount Haku Fuji, which rises to 3,776 meters (12,380 feet). It is still an active stratovolcano and sits on a triple junction of tectonic movements. Fuji is approximately 100 km (62 miles) from Japan's largest city and capital, Tokyo. The last time Fuji erupted, between 1707 and 1708, volcanic ash fell on Tokyo. Lately, the volcano has seen increasing popularity among locals, tourists and Japanese artists. Around 2000 and 2001, Japan experienced seismic activity beneath the volcano and levels were slightly higher than usual, leading to concern that the volcano was reawakening. The last eruption occurred in 1707 and was named the Great Hoei Eruption. This particular eruption occurred a few weeks after the Great Hoei Earthquake and measured 8.7 on the Richter scale. This eruption and earthquake caused severe city damage to surrounding areas such as Osaka and Edo (contemporary era)....