The water you have in your hands is from Mt. Fuji. Naturally, the mountain is covered in snow during the winter, but being the tallest peak in Japan, you can even see snow on its summit in the middle of summer. The melted snow spends many months and years seeping deep into the soil and eventually becomes groundwater. The water passes through layers of rock that make up Mt. Fuji, which acts as a natural filter. Because the mountain has such a high elevation, the layers upon layers that make up the stratum are quite thick. The high elevation also makes the water flow at a relatively high speed, which is said to help the natural filters do a better job of removing impurities. Though the filters do a great job, the biggest factor at play is the element vanadium, which gives spring water its delicious crispness. Out of all of the sources of fresh spring water in Japan, Mt. Fuji is the only one to have water with vanadium in it. The spring water picks up the element by travelling through the layers of earth that make up Mt. Fuji.

There are several variants of mineral water sourced from Mt. Fuji. This water is a slightly alkaline soft water sourced at the foot of Mt. Fuji, which has an elevation of roughly 1,000 meters. It has a smooth flavor and contains four essential minerals: calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium. This type of water is palatable to most Japanese people, and it is said that it’s refreshing even at room temperature. It isn’t surprising that this water is so impressive. After all, this water was the first mineral water available in Japan. The brand was created over 90 years ago, and it was even served at the first G7 summit held in Tokyo, as well as the 42nd G7 summit held in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. This water has also made a recent appearance in 2023, where it was served at the 49th G7 summit in Hiroshima.

Aboard this flight we also have craft beer that’s been brewed using spring water from Mt. Fuji. People often say that the taste of a beer depends on its water. We’re excited to be able to serve you a craft beer from Mt. Fuji Brewing. Just like the spring water from Mt. Fuji that has spent an immense amount of time flowing through the layers of the mountain, the brewers at Mt. Fuji Brewing have spent countless hours and put in immeasurable work to create a beer with a flavor that’s as clean and as refreshing as the water it was made from. Their brewery is at the foot of the mountain in the city of Fujinomiya. It’s right beside the Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha shrine, which is famous for being the center of mountain god worship. Mt. Fuji Brewing offers a variety of beers inspired by the famous mountain. We encourage you to explore their offerings and find a beer that’s perfect for you.

In recent years, textiles made using spring water from Mt. Fuji have gained the attention of the public. The spring water has a high mineral content that allows for threads to take on brilliant color, and it also is low in chlorine, which allows the artisans to create delicate colors. Because of these blessings from nature, textile making has been popular in the area since days long past. Aboard SKY TREK, we have hand towels from TENJIN-factory, who weave textiles at the foot of Mt. Fuji, prepared for you, our guest. These towels are custom-made and only available to SKY TREK passengers. We hope you’ll take them home with you as a keepsake from your travels to Mt. Fuji.

We have one last thing we’d like to share. We would also like you to enjoy the aroma of Mt. Fuji. The essential oil in your hands is extracted from trees collected from the foot of Mt. Fuji due to the natural cycle of the forest. The essential oil has also been distilled using Fuji spring water. With this essential oil, you’ll be able to experience the pure aroma born from the tapestry created by the ecosystem of Mt. Fuji. Let the scent of Japan’s iconic peak lead the way as you build an image of what you think the view will be from up here in the sky. What view do you see before you?