# Mountaintop Sunrise Series Yu Yamauchi Photographed the Sky from Atop Mt. Fuji for 600 Days By Leslie Chen | Published 2013-05-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yu-yamauchi References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2013/05/30/yu-yamauchi/) & [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2013/05/21/yu-yamauchi-spent-600-days-on-mt-fuji-photographing-sunrises-2/) Most people talk about climbing to the top of Mt. Fuji but never do; Yu Yamauchi did just that and then decided to stay for 600 days once he got to the top. Making the famous mountaintop his home for almost two years, Yu Yamauchi recorded his incredible adventure with [photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1). He took a picture every day at dawn from the same location. But the most amazing thing is if you look through his collection of images, you would've guessed they were photos from all around the world. Each one is beautiful in its own way; the [clouds and colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratosplash) in one is entirely different from the last. It's amazing how something completely natural can still take your breath away in this technology-driven day and age. Yu Yamauchi's '600 sunrises atop Mt. Fuji' is a must-see for all. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Long-term Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture and document daily changes in a specific location over an extended period of time. - **Nature's Ever-changing Beauty:** Recognition of the breathtaking and diverse scenery found in natural environments. - **Digital Storytelling:** Exploring innovative ways to present and share personal experiences through photography and the use of technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Developing tools and techniques to capture and showcase long-term changes in a specific location. - **Tourism:** Creating unique travel experiences that emphasize the beauty and diversity of natural landscapes. - **Technology:** Creating platforms and applications that allow individuals to showcase their personal experiences and stories through photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Mountain Range Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-fuji-chocolate-cake.md) - [Sun-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suninspired-art-exhibitions.md) - [Luxurious Ephemeral Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sho-shibuya.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Climate Change-Informed Cloth Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloth-calendar.md) - [Evening Sky-Inspired Lighting Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evening-sky.md) - [Sunset-Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharing-sunset.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)