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The Gorn arrives near the base of Mt. Fuji at the Kawaguchiko Train Station
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The Gorn gets ready to put on the hard hat and head down below the surface of the forest to experience the Fugaku-Fuketsu Lava Cave
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The Gorn gets up close to the ice in the Fugaku-Fuketsu Lava Cave
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Sign welcoming you to the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Tokay Nature Trail (Aokigahara Nature Trail). This trail passes through the famous Aokigahara - the Sea of Trees - which some call the Suicide Forest
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The Gorn explores Aokigahara, looking for spirits or just people who need help
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Back at the Kawaguchiko train station, the Gorn tires to get a glimpse of Mt Fuji - only a sliver a the bottom is visible.
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Back in Tokyo, the Gorn gets ready to go to the top of the Tokyo Skytree
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Tokyo Japan from the Skytree, notice Asakusa Temple in the lower right
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Looking down through the see-through walkway to see supports for the Skytree
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Josh and the Gorn taking a breather at the Tokyo Skytree.
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A few days later, the Gorn climbs to the top of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Building - we are rewarded with our first view of Mt. Fuji
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Another shot of the Gorn with Mt Fuju and Tokyo in the background.
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Before leaving Japan again, the Gorn relaxes at the Observation deck of Terminal 1 at Narita Airport.