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: puzzles under 1000 pieces - more about Fuji
Separate page for bigger puzzles: 1000 pieces and above
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.
759 pieces
© JTB Photo Fuji from OshinoPreserved old cottages by the "Eight springs" in the village of Oshino, at the foot of Mt. Fuji. This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size. In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 759 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15") Code: E57502 (57-502 on package) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$11.59 €10.46 £8.74) All about ordering (please read first)
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500 pieces
© Amanaimages 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 stock
An Epoch puzzle: 500 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15") Code: E05110 (05-110 on package) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$11.59 €10.46 £8.74) All about ordering (please read first)
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© Hiroshi Kubozuka Pink-tinged FujiA beautiful example of the classic view of Fuji, tinged with pink, and soaring over the surrounding ocean of clouds... In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 500 pieces; 530 x 380 mm (21" x 15") Code: E05085 (05-085 on package) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$11.59 €10.46 £8.74) All about ordering (please read first)
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420 pieces
© Epoch Tokyo Gate Bridge and FujiAnother, different view of Fuji from Tokyo! This unusual bridge is the latest Tokyo landmark, opened in 2012. It is a truss cantilever bridge, and has earned the nickname "Dinosaur Bridge" — can you see why? Anyway, lit up, it provides a striking foreground to the distant mountain. Wikipedia: Tokyo Gate Bridge This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size. In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 420 pieces; 515 x 182 mm (20" x 7") Code: E52715 (52-715 on package) Retail price ¥1500 (approx. US$10.87 €9.80 £8.20) All about ordering (please read first)
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300 pieces
© Apollo 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 stock
An Apollo puzzle: 300 pieces; 380 x 260 mm (15" x 10") Code: P48625 (48-625 on package) Retail price ¥1200 (approx. US$8.70 €7.84 £6.56) All about ordering (please read first)
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216 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. This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size. In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 216 pieces; 257 x 182 mm (10" x 7") Code: E04501 (04-501 on package) Retail price ¥1000 (approx. US$7.25 €6.54 £5.46) 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.