FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, JAPAN (NBC) – Tourists in Japan are flocking to a flower festival near Lake Motosu at the base of Mount Fuji.
Over 800,000 pink, white and purple moss phlox plants are blooming over six acres.
Visitors Tuesday were taking pictures of the colorful scenery together with the legendary mountain on a gorgeous day.
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