Shorter Days + Cooler Weather = Momijigari
Oct 25, 2016 By Justin Hanus
There is only a relatively small band of latitudes across planet earth where the chlorophyll in the leaves of deciduous trees breaks down when the daylight shortens in the fall...[ Click to read more ]
It’s Fall in Japan; Time to get Nutty about Chestnuts
Oct 24, 2016 By Justin Hanus
For many folks autumn in Japan means chestnuts. Asia is known as both the largest producer and the largest consumer of chestnuts in the world. Scientists studying the remains of...[ Click to read more ]
An Evening of Open Air Noh Performances in Komaki
Sep 28, 2016 By Ray Proper
The origins of Takiginoh, or noh plays held in the open air illuminated by firelight, can be found in rites from Shinto or Buddhist memorial services and is said specifically to have begun with...[ Click to read more ]
Kyoto’s October Festivals
Sep 27, 2016 By Justin Hanus
October’s cool temperatures and changing fall landscape makes it the perfect month to enjoy the rich history and beautiful natural scenery of Japan. Luckily, if you’re around the Old Capitol...[ Click to read more ]
Oeshiki Festival of Light at Ikegami Honmonji Temple in Tokyo
Sep 21, 2016 By Bert Wishart
In the autumn of 1282 Nichiren, the founder of the branch of Buddhism that now bears his name, plagued by ill health, was persuaded to leave his home of Minobu...[ Click to read more ]
The Appetite of Autumn: Japanese Fall Foods
Sep 09, 2016 By Bert Wishart
The return of oden to convenience stores in around mid-August Japan is a signal that fall is coming, and for many this means relief from the oppressive heat and humidity that kills...[ Click to read more ]
The Floating Mikoshi of Miya Festival
Sep 29, 2014 By Bert Wishart
Miya Festival 2014 The Miya Festival is held annually on the third or fourth Sunday of October in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture. In 2014, this festival will take place on Sunday,...[ Click to read more ]
10 Things Japanese People do in Autumn
Sep 05, 2013 By Ray Proper
Dig up the old camcorder for Sports day festivals at schools Bring along a book for reading at your favorite outdoor spot as the temperature cools to bearable Picking, roasting, and...[ Click to read more ]
Autumn’s Treat – Matsutake Mushrooms
Sep 26, 2011 By Ray Proper
Just about everyone has seen these mushrooms in the supermarket; these are not the grown on top of a bottle en masse 100 yen variety, these are THOSE mushrooms that...[ Click to read more ]
