Update!
(15 August) The database should now be fixed, so there are no more stray funny characters... but there may still be glitches. I just discovered that all of the Peanuts puzzles had disappeared, because "artist=peanuts" was not matching "Peanuts"; so there is more to do in sorting out case-insensitive matching.
Database problem!
Apologies! A recent database upgrade has left lots of Japanese text corrupted, and also some variant characters, such as the e-acute in "Pokémon," not showing correctly. I am working to correct this but may take some days...
申し訳ありません 現在、データーベースの問題でほとんどのパズルの詳細などの日本語が文字化けになっています。修復するまで何日かかかるかも知れません。ご了承ください。
Jigsaw puzzles from Japan
Mount Fuji
On this page, bigger puzzles: over 1000 pieces - 1000 pieces - more about Fuji
Separate page for smaller puzzles: under 1000 pieces
As Mount Olympus was the home of the Greek gods, so Mt. Fuji (3776 metres above sea level) has its place as the symbol of Japan. Although most popular tourist pictures show the view from the south, with the bullet train passing below Mount Fuji, the best views are from the north and east sides.
3000 pieces
 © Ryuzo Toyotaka Majestic FujiFuji in winter garb — the aerial view from the north.
 In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 3000 pieces; 1020 x 730 mm (40" x 29") Code: E21515 (21-515 on package) Retail price ¥4200 (approx. US$28.38 €26.25 £21.99) All about ordering (please read first)
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This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.2016 pieces
 © Epoch Red FujiA spectacular aerial view of the rare but genuine meteorological phenomenon whereby at dawn or sunset the whole side of the mountain appears to glow red.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E23502 (23-502 on package) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$16.89 €15.63 £13.09) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Epoch Fuji towers over the city lightsAn unusual distance view of Fuji, over the city lights around Lake Suwa to the north-east.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E22102 (22-102 on package) Retail price ¥2800 (approx. US$18.92 €17.50 £14.66) All about ordering (please read first)
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1053 pieces
 © Epoch Fuji from OshinoFuji from OshinoMt. Fuji from the east, this time from a beautifully kept Japanese garden in Oshino. As Mount Olympus was the home of the Greek gods, so Mt. Fuji (3776 metres above sea level) has its place as the symbol of Japan. Although most popular tourist pictures show the view from the south, with the bullet train passing below Mount Fuji, the best views are from the north and east sides.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1053 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: E31038 (31-038 on package) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$10.81 €10.00 £8.38) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Epoch Fuji with flowersThe lake across which we see Mount Fuji is fringed with a wide expanse of the low-growing shibazakura, or moss phlox, a common garden plant in Japan.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1053 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: E31002 (31-002 on package) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$10.81 €10.00 £8.38) All about ordering (please read first)
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1000 pieces
 © Epoch Fuji with pagodaThe most sought after view of Fuji, from the park including this five-storied pagoda to the north-east of the mountain. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E10787 (10-787 on package) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$16.89 €15.63 £13.09) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Beverly Fuji, cherry blossoms, and Asama pagodaThe classic view of Fuji, from the park including this five-storied pagoda to the north-east of the mountain, with a flurry of extra cherry petals... In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19") Code: B51226 (51-226 on package) Retail price ¥2800 (approx. US$18.92 €17.50 £14.66) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Appleone Fuji mirrored in dawn mistLooking across Kawaguchi Lake at Fuji towering over the shimmering mist...As Mount Olympus was the home of the Greek gods, so Mt. Fuji (3776 metres above sea level) has its place as the symbol of Japan. Although most popular tourist pictures show the view from the south, with the bullet train passing below Mount Fuji, the best views are from the north and east sides. In stockAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: A10856 (1000-856 on package) Retail price ¥2600 (approx. US$17.57 €16.25 £13.61) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Beverly Fuji, cherry blossoms, and Asama pagodaThe classic view of Fuji, from the park including this five-storied pagoda to the north-east of the mountain, with a flurry of extra cherry petals...
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: BM81588 (M81-588 on package) Retail price ¥2200 (approx. US$14.86 €13.75 £11.52) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Appleone Fuji from OshinoMt. Fuji from the east, this time from a beautifully kept Japanese garden in Oshino. As Mount Olympus was the home of the Greek gods, so Mt. Fuji (3776 metres above sea level) has its place as the symbol of Japan. Although most popular tourist pictures show the view from the south, with the bullet train passing below Mount Fuji, the best views are from the north and east sides. In stockAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: A10299 (1000-299 on package) Retail price ¥2400 (approx. US$16.22 €15.00 £12.57) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Beverly Mount Fuji reflectionThe ultimate symbols of Japan - Mt Fuji and the cherry blossom, in this view from the north, across Kawaguchi lake. In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19") Code: B51235 (51-235 on package) Retail price ¥2800 (approx. US$18.92 €17.50 £14.66) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Beverly Enterprises Fuji aerial viewFuji towers majestically above the clouds.
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: BM81830 (M81-830 on package) Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$13.51 €12.50 £10.47) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Epoch Diamond FujiFuji reflected in perfect symmetry. (From the Epoch "Power Spot" collection) In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 750 x 500 mm (30" x 20") Code: E11354 (11-354 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.27 €18.75 £15.71) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Naoya Yoshida Mount Fuji in the golden cloudsThe morning sun lights the sea of cloud with a golden hue in this atmospheric view of Mount Fuji. Like so many challenge puzzles, almost all the pieces are cloud, of one shade or another! In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19") Code: B51261 (51-261 on package) Retail price ¥2800 (approx. US$18.92 €17.50 £14.66) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Beverly Sunset FujiEverything is tinged with pink in this beautiful evening shot of Mount Fuji.
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: BM81597 (M81-597 on package) Retail price ¥2200 (approx. US$14.86 €13.75 £11.52) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Naoya Yoshida Mount Fuji in the golden cloudsThe morning sun lights the sea of cloud with a golden hue in this atmospheric view of Mount Fuji. Like so many challenge puzzles, almost all the pieces are cloud, of one shade or another!
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: BM81611 (M81-611 on package) Retail price ¥2200 (approx. US$14.86 €13.75 £11.52) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Beverly Fuji seen through autumn mistMount Fuji seen across Lake Kawaguchi, to the north of the mountain. In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19") Code: B51287 (51-287 on package) Retail price ¥2800 (approx. US$18.92 €17.50 £14.66) All about ordering (please read first)
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 © Beverly Fuji from Asama ShrineThe classic view of Fuji, viewed over the cherry blossom in the park including this five-storied pagoda to the north-east of the mountain. In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 720 x 490 mm (28" x 19") Code: B51276 (51-276 on package) Retail price ¥2800 (approx. US$18.92 €17.50 £14.66) All about ordering (please read first)
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More about Mount Fuji
 From the Imaginatorium office |
Fuji is a classical conical volcano: of not quite perfect symmetry, since the last eruption in 1707. Geologically it is young - perhaps only about 8000 years, but for obvious reasons it has been revered since ancient historical times.
What does the name mean?
 wealth |
 samurai |
 mountain |
The name "Fuji" is ancient, and there seems to be no winner among the competing versions for its origin. It is clear that the Chinese characters used to write it nowadays (the "wealth-samurai" combination) are just chosen for convenience, and it is more likely that the name came from the language of the Ainu people. Note also that in Japanese it is called Fuji-san (not Fujiyama).
Fuji towers so high above the surrounding mountains that it can be seen an incredible distance away. Here in Sano (Where's that?), at 160 km distance, it is clearly visible particularly near sunset on haze-free winter days. For a short interval - between the demolition of the dyeing factory and the start of construction of the new hospital - I could see it from my office window. The photo on the right shows a glimpse through the utility poles, wires, and passing traffic, captured on New Year's Day 2001.
Art puzzles
Unsurprisingly, Japan's sacred mountain Fuji features commonly in traditional art, usually in its auspicious red form: search for art puzzles including Fuji
Deleted puzzles
For reference: you can view all the Mount Fuji puzzles that are out of print in the Attic.
