JapanBlooming MiyamaLike last year (in Ohara), we head north of Kyoto to enjoy the cherry blossoms away from the crowds. We first … Apr 5, 20261 min read
JapanHikeNinose – Ohara+700 m / -650 m / 13 km I reach Ninose by train around 9:30 a.m. I get ready and head north after crossing the … Feb 14, 20263 min read
JapanA snowy SundayI glance out the window this morning and, just as the forecast said, big snowflakes are falling. I decide to … Feb 8, 20263 min read
JapanHikeHiking Along the Water, Again+50 m / -100 m / 8 km Today we’re back on the same route as two months ago, between Takao and the Hozu Gorge. … Nov 15, 20251 min read
JapanHikeHiking along the water+230 m / -290 m / 9 km The forecast says cloudy all day. I don’t feel like climbing a summit just to find the … Sep 14, 20252 min read
JapanTripAyabeIt’s fireworks season. Each city holds its own display on a different date, so it’s possible to see fireworks … Jul 26, 20252 min read
JapanOhara in bloomOhara is a rural area about 40 minutes north of Kyoto by bus. It’s not very far, but it’s usually cooler up … Apr 12, 20251 min read
JapanHanami in HigashiyamaAfter yesterday’s walk, we head to Higashiyama and the Philosopher’s Path. There are more people under the … Apr 6, 20251 min read
JapanAround TofukujiAfter the plum trees, the cherry trees bloom in turn. We start from Tofukuji Station and head east to visit a … Apr 5, 20251 min read
JapanLooseLoose pictures: Winter 2025Views which did not ended in a post of their own. Mar 31, 20251 min read
JapanThe plum trees of JounanguSpring is here! The cherry blossoms aren’t out yet, but the plum trees are ahead of them. I head to the modest … Mar 21, 20251 min read
FranceLooseLoose pictures: Fall 2024Views which did not ended in a post of their own. Dec 31, 20241 min read
JapanMomiji in KameokaThe momiji season has arrived later than usual. First outing in the countryside of Kameoka, west of Kyoto. Nov 30, 20241 min read
JapanGion MatsuriThis festival is one of the most popular in Japan. Every year around mid-July, people come from all over the … Jul 23, 20242 min read
JapanLooseLoose pictures: May / June 2024Views which did not ended in a post of their own. Jun 30, 20241 min read
JapanLooseLoose pictures: April 2024Views which did not ended in a post of their own. Apr 30, 20241 min read
JapanTripTrip to the sea of JapanWe reserved the last two seats on the bus from Kyoto to Amanohashidate at the beginning of the week. To travel … Apr 27, 20242 min read
JapanLooseLoose pictures: March 2024Views which did not ended in a post of their own. Mar 31, 20241 min read
JapanIn Fushimi Inari Taisha at night…… there’s almost no one! Despite the shrine being open all the time, and the torii paths being all lit up. … Mar 31, 20241 min read
JapanHikeBack on the Kyoto Trail+500 m / -580 m / 13 km I’m not working this Friday, and unlike the previous days, it’s not raining. I’m … Mar 22, 20241 min read
JapanUjiUji is a small town south of Kyoto. It is home to a quite famous temple, as it is depicted on the 10-yen … Mar 10, 20241 min read
FranceLooseLoose pictures: January / February 2024Views which did not ended in a post of their own. Feb 29, 20241 min read
JapanHalfway SetsubunThis year is no exception,Setsubunfalls on February 3rd. I head to Rozanji temple to attend the festivities. … Feb 3, 20242 min read
FranceLooseLoose pictures: December 2023Views which did not ended in a post of their own. Dec 31, 20231 min read
JapanHikeMount Atago+1050 m / -1100 m / 19 km I leave at night to take a bus 15 minutes from my place. I’m going east of Kyoto. I … Dec 17, 20232 min read
JapanDaigojiI’m not working today. I’m off to Daigoji temple to take some pictures. Momiji season is almost over, and … Dec 11, 20231 min read
JapanMusicBack to the Live House GattacaI met Take-san at a meetup once month ago. He is one of the guitarist from Ninefall, a rock band based in … Dec 10, 20231 min read
JapanLooseLoose pictures: November 2023Views which did not ended in a post of their own. Nov 30, 20231 min read
JapanKurama – KibuneI take advantage of waking up early to go to Kurama. It has been a month since I want to return there, and I … Nov 24, 20232 min read
JapanLooseLoose pictures: October 2023Views which did not ended in a post of their own. Oct 31, 20231 min read
JapanHikeThe countryside within reach of Kyoto+1070 m / -940 m / 19 km The hike of the day is a stage of the Kyoto Trail, at the northeast of Kyoto (in blue … Oct 16, 20233 min read
JapanLooseLoose pictures: september 2023Views which did not ended in a post of their own. Sep 30, 20231 min read
JapanMusicGoing with the flowThis Sunday I go to a meetup at the Kyoto Laundry Cafe. It’s a bit crowded, there are one or two Frenchmen and … Sep 23, 20232 min read
JapanHikeMount Hiei+730 m / -760 m / 14 km I meet two colleagues on the Kamo around 8 a.m. and we go to the hike starting point … Sep 17, 20232 min read
JapanAround GionA bit of rest this Sunday afternoon, for the first time since I got here. I just need to get some stuff from … Sep 10, 20232 min read