Malaysian tour leader climbs Mount Fuji for the first time


By LEESAN

Climbing up the 3,776m-high Mount Fuji was a symbolic experience for the columnist. — Photos: Apple Vacations

It was 4.30am and the temperature was a cold 3°C. But after 16 hours of walking and hiking, I finally set my feet on the 3,776m Kengamine peak of Mount Fuji in Japan.

I was emotionally overwhelmed by it all, but it was a blissful feeling, having just conquered the highest peak in Japan. This was made even more special at is was my first trip back to the country after more than two years of not being able to visit because of Covid-19.

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