During the Hakone hike you may encounter two venomous snakes, mamushi and tiger keelback. Mamushis are commonly seen venomous snakes in Japan and lurk mainly in shrubs or grassy area. Tiger keelbacks or yagakashis rarely attack human but occasional biting has been reported. Yamagakashis were brought to attention when they were found deadly for children because the venomous fangs fit right into children's wrist when the children try to catch the snake. Tiger Keelbacks are easy to distinguish because they have yellow hides. When bitten don't move much and asked for emergency help. When asked what happened just say, "Hebinikamareta", (I was bit by the snake).
Updated May 8, 2011
Click on the photo and read the sign. Rocks definately were going the oppisite way on the way up and moved with me on the way down.
Updated Jul 26, 2004
I guess the pollution helps make great sunsets though.
Written May 12, 2004
This just can't be good for your health. These are everywhere
Written May 12, 2004
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In May 2002 I had enough of the office scene in NY. I was looking for a quick way out. I broke loose via passage to Japan. Yuki, my lady, is from Japan and she previously have brought me to see the......
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Mishima, Yamanaka castle, Susono and Kannami

Yamanaka Castle, also referred to as Fort Yamanaka, is more like a manicured garden than a fortress. This castle has no keeps nor yaguras. Networks of shojibori structure, work of dry-moat art,...
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Mishima is located at the entrance of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, in the east of Shizuoka Prefecture, 100km south of Tokyo. Two-thirds of the city is hilly, with the most prominent feature......
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