Mt. Fuji has different expressions for each of the four seasons. They heal and console whoever seeks it. People living around Mt. Fuji praise it, and the clouds over and around it helps them to forecast the weather. People also recognize the farming season of each year from the thawing of the frozen surface of the mountain. Mt. Fuji is part of the peoplefs livelihood. You can view prize-winning pictures from the past Mt. Fuji photo contests.