Archive: February 2026

The Receding Waters of Lake Okutama

A Reservoir Laid Bare I’ve lost count of how many times over the years I’ve driven, ridden buses, or hiked – often directly across – the waters of Lake Okutama, via its two “drum bridges”. Formed by Ogouchi Dam, it has been both a familiar landscape...

Mt. Ashiwada 足和田山

Hiked on Feb 2, 2026 . Koyodai observation deck 紅葉台 – Sankodai observation deck 三湖台 – Mt. Haneko 羽根子山   Duration: 4 hours   Distance: 9.3 km   Elevation change: 520 metres   Highest point: 1355 metres   Start: Koyodai Iriguchi bus stop  ...

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