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<p>Clouds rolling over the mountains that surround the lake</p>

Clouds rolling over the mountains that surround the lake (Photo: Imogen Riethmuller)

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Stormy Skies over Kawaguchi-ko

A grey day at the foot of Fujisan

Imogen Riethmuller Aug 26, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Clouds rolling over the mountains that surround the lake</p>

<p>A lone fisherman on Lake Kawaguchi</p>

<p>Seas of lavender at the annual Fujikawaguchiko Herb Festival</p>

<p>Bright flowers, dark skies</p>

<p>Some sunlight pierced the clouds</p>

<p>The Herb Festival was popular despite the somewhat foreboding sky</p>

<p>Walkways around the river, passing through the gardens that line the shore</p>

<p>Gaps in the greenery where the walkways border the lake</p>

<p>The blue hydrangeas are bright, despite the lack of sun</p>

<p>Colour is still provided by the summer leaves around Kawaguchi-ko</p>

<p>A tree by the roadside</p>

<p>A dead tree under the heavy clouds</p>

<p>Despite the dark skies, Lake Kawaguchi still glistens</p>

<p>A bridge where the water snakes inland</p>

<p>At the slightest hint of sunshine, the locals and tourists sit by the picturesque lakeside</p>

<p>Shadow and sunlight on the water</p>

The shores of Lake Kawaguchi are generally known as a perfect vantage point for viewing Mount Fuji, and this is usually the case. On some days, however, clouds roll over the lake and obscure Fujisan from view. Dark clouds and rumbling rolls of thunder make for a dramatic day by the otherwise peaceful lake.

Imogen Riethmuller

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