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I went on an expedition to Mount Tsukuba, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains, in Ibaraki Prefecture. Mount Tsukuba, located in the Kanto region, is a very popular mountain, far from Osaka. It was a three-day weekend in autumn, and the area around the summit was so crowded that traffic jams occurred. Wow, this might be the first time I've seen such a lively mountain, I thought, as I lined up on the road to the summit. Among the 100 famous mountains of Japan selected by Kyuya Fukada, Mount Tsukuba is low at 877m above sea level, and may be a small mountain compared to the other mountains. However, according to Kyuya Fukada's selection criteria, Mount Tsukuba was chosen because it includes the mountain's dignity, history, and individuality. In his book, 100 famous mountains of Japan, he wrote, "The first reason I dare to recommend this mountain is its long history." Indeed, upon investigation, it seems to be a mountain that has had a deep connection with people since ancient times. Even though it is low in altitude, Mount Tsukuba looked very large and beautiful from the base of the mountain. I can see why it is called "Fuji of the West, Tsukuba of the East." Also, in the myth, it seems that the gods said that Mt. Tsukuba would become a fun mountain where people would gather. Because of this, Mt. Tsukuba has been recorded in history as a popular mountain since ancient times. True to its history, on the day we climbed it was as lively as a theme park. Well, it is a mountain that has received the seal of approval from the gods. The huge traffic jam on the mountain was also a good experience. It was fun, but tiring ~ ( ´ ▽ ` ) YAMAP https://yamap.com/activities/35112313 Yamareco https://www.yamareco.com/modules/yama... My crappy mountaineering playlist "Mountains of Eastern Japan" • Mountains of Eastern Japan #Hiking #Health #Hobbies #Mountaineering #100FamousMountainsofJapan