There is a legend that this lake came into existence in a single night, when the volcanic mountain fuji-san 300 miles distant was raised to its present height.
"Japan"
David Murray
Having accomplished this principal object of his undertaking, he returned by way of the Usui pass opposite to mount fuji.
"Japan"
David Murray
It was from this mass of coal-black midnight-black clouds that the giant artist carved his ebony fuji that night.
"Flash-lights from the Seven Seas"
William L. Stidger Commentator: Bishop Francis J. McConnell