A Cozy and Colorful Autumn
Days have gotten shorter and nights have been colder.
Another exciting autumn season
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Days have gotten shorter and nights have been colder. It is the time of the year when greens turn yellows, browns, and reds. Referring to the leaves on the trees with their vivid colors that make nature more pleasurable to see called in Japan as Koyo (紅葉).
Koyo (紅葉)
Autumn has arrived, and in Japan, it is known not only for the beautiful scenery during this time but also for the festivals and delicious foods throughout the country that can only be experienced during this time. For example, Otsukimi (お月見) refers to the Japanese tradition of honoring the autumn moon. It literally means looking at the moon, so in some parts of Japan, it is not surprising to see local residents gathering together with their traditional autumn food such as sweet potato (サツマイモ) and "tsukimi dango" (団子) - a traditional which is a Japanese dish made of sticky rice that is eaten while staring at the moon. Since rice and other root crops are harvested during this time, they are also offered as offerings to the deities for a good harvest.
Tsukimi dango and chestnuts.
Chestnuts, grapes, pears, and other seasonal fruits are now on display in supermarkets. While “oden” (おでん), a heated dish with various ingredients soaked and cooked in a flavored broth that is almost always found near the register, is now offered at every convenience store.
Oden on sale at a convenience store. Considered to be comfort food by most Japanese during the cold season.
In Japan, autumn isn't just a season - it's a culture. This time of the year is filled with lots of activities making it fun and interesting this time around.
A momiji (もみじ) from a Japanese maple tree.
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