Month: February 2026
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Back to West Lake
It has only been 3 months since my last visit to Hangzhou, but I’m happy to be back. As soon as I arrive, I meet again the cluttered sidewalks with cars parked everywhere, loud conversations drifting through the streets, and the smells of simmering dishes. Because it’s Chinese New Year season (this year falling on…
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Ninose – Ohara
+700m / -650m / 13km I reach Ninose by train around 9:30am. I get ready and head north after crossing the river. On the right, a small opening in a rockfall fence marks the start of the trail. The first 500 meters are not very inviting: the route is hard to make out, fallen trees…
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A snowy Sunday
I glance out the window this morning and, just as the forecast said, big snowflakes are falling. I decide to get up and go take a few photos. I would like to head to Kurama-dera (seen in autumn), which is easy to reach by train. I also plan to make a small detour on the…