Japanese flag - original ?

**KatManDude** · 09-23-2020, 04:27 PM

hello all,

just wondering about this flag.....does it appear to be a genuine period piece ?....it looks a little "new" to me....and is it the typical "good luck" on you journey flag ?....any input would be greatly appreciated...thanks

**monkeyboy** · 09-23-2020, 05:52 PM

It's just a souvenir for climbing Mt. Fuji. They're common and pop up for sale pretty regularly in militaria circles.

**KatManDude** · 09-23-2020, 06:01 PM

thanks !....i had a feeling it was something like that..

**Nick Komiya** · 09-23-2020, 06:35 PM

Take your pick.

**ghp95134** · 09-23-2020, 06:45 PM

Here's my pick: 1984

2nd day of climbing -- at the 9th (+) station, after coming down from the peak. Most people begin the climb early in the morning .... I started around 3pm and overnighted at Station 9; then up early the next morning to catch the first light of day from the peak:

FYI, most people begin at Station 5 which is half-way up the mountain. You can actually buy your staff with all the station brands and have a cool souvenir without even hiking to the peak. ... but that's cheating!

**tomp** · 09-23-2020, 09:30 PM

With the above being said, I think this flag gives you double the pain! Goes something like this:

A: "Look at this great war flag I found!"
B: "Sorry, but it is for those who climbed Mt. Fuji, not war related."
A: "Shoot, well at least I got a neat souvenir belonging to someone who summited the famous Mt. Fuji, probably a great story of exertion and perseverance."
B: "Yeah, about that...."

Tom