Mt. Fuji wins World Heritage status

In this undated file photo by garyjwolf.com, an aspirant mountaineer attempting to scale the lovely Mt Fuji. The UNESCO, of late, has selected the mountain as a “cultural” heritage site. According to UNESCO, Mt. Fuji had succeeded to enthrall ‘artists and poet as well as became the object of pilgrimage for centuries. Located at south-west of Tokyo, the peak lies at the height of 3776 m. The Volcano, which erupted 300 years ago can easily be seen from capital Tokyo on a clear day. UNESCO has also listed Italy’s Mount Etna as a world heritage site on Friday, stating the 3,300m (10,900 ft) active volcano had “notoriety, scientific importance, and cultural and educational value of global significance”.