Man, what a day in Fuji! Seriously, I’m still buzzin’ from it. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’ through my window. I’m like, “Today’s the day!” Grab my guitar, head out.
First stop, the local café on Shimo-Yoshida Street. Best coffee ever! I order a “matcha latte” or whatever. I mean, who am I? A hipster? But it’s delish! I’m sippin’ and strummin’ my guitar, feelin’ like a rockstar. Then, bam! This dude spills his drink all over my stuff. I’m like, “Dude, really?!”
But then, I see the view of Mt. Fuji. OMG, it’s massive! Like, how does a mountain even get that big? I’m just standin’ there, guitar in hand, mouth agape. I forget about the coffee disaster.
So, I stroll down to the Fuji Five Lakes area. It’s so chill. I’m jammin’ by Lake Kawaguchi, and people are just vibin’. I start playin’ some tunes, and this little kid runs up, all excited. He’s like, “Play ‘Twinkle Twinkle’!” I’m like, “Kid, I’m a guitar master, not a nursery rhyme machine!” But I play it anyway. The kid’s face lights up. Pure joy, man.
Then, I decide to hit up the local market on Yoshiwara Street. It’s packed! I’m dodging people left and right. I see these crazy snacks—like, what even is a “sweet potato ice cream”? I gotta try it. It’s weird but kinda good? I’m munchin’ and thinkin’, “This is what life’s about.”
But then, I get lost. Like, how do you get lost in Fuji? I’m wanderin’ around, and I’m like, “Where’s the train station?” I’m startin’ to panic. I ask this old lady, and she just smiles and points. I’m like, “Thanks, but I need directions, not a smile!”
Finally, I find my way back. I’m sweaty and annoyed, but whatever. I hit up a little bar on Kawai Street. It’s cozy, and the vibe is right. I order a beer, and the bartender’s like, “You play guitar?” I’m like, “Duh, that’s why I’m here!”
I end up jamming with some locals. They’re all about that traditional Japanese music. I’m tryin’ to keep up, but I’m totally lost. It’s hilarious! We’re all laughin’, and I’m thinkin’, “This is the best!”
As the night rolls in, the lights around Fuji start to twinkle. It’s magical, man. I’m sittin’ there, guitar in hand, surrounded by new friends. I feel like I belong.
But then, outta nowhere, it starts to rain. I’m like, “Seriously?!” But we just keep playin’. Rain’s pourin’, but we’re all laughin’ and singin’. It’s wild!
By the end of the night, I’m soaked but happy. I stumble back to my place, guitar slung over my shoulder. I’m thinkin’ about all the crazy stuff that happened. Fuji’s got this energy, ya know? It’s like a mix of tradition and modern life.
I crash into bed, exhausted but fulfilled. What a day! I can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow. Fuji, you’ve got my heart!