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Autumn sweeps in!
I believe that we can safely say that autumn has arrived. The rain has started to pick and the temperatures has steadily begun to drop. You know it's autumn when even the sun starts to set earlier and earlier, but worry not! There's still so much to enjoy during this beautiful season. The local leaves are beginning to change and fall, you might notice them when outside for a walk or on your way to and from work. It is a good time to enjoy them as they do not last too long!
Japan has been enduring some rather warm weather as of late, and this means that the autumn foliage might be slightly delayed in turning to their peak. According to some forecasts, the earliest peak time for the foliage will be up north in Hokkaido, where temperatures will be cooling faster. The Kushiro area in eastern Hokkaido should see its peak around the middle of October, while the Tohoku area varies from the middle to slightly latter half of November. For Tokyo, expect to see the leaves close to the end of November, and for Fukuoka and Kyushu, it will be until December that they are in peak bloom.
September in Japan brought Respect for the Aged Day, a day to celebrate long life and elderly citizens throughout the country. Later in the month also was the Autumnal Equinox, marking the transition from summer into autumn, and the changing of the seasons.
In some other Japanese news, the Nintendo Museum, located in Kyoto, just opened its doors on the 2nd of October, and there was just annual Aki Basho Sumo tournament in Tokyo, held at the famous Ryogoku Sumo Hall!
This month we have delicious ramen, Yamanashi Prefecture and its famous mountain, and more - let's go!
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Enter a giveaway in collaboration with Japan House London and Tonkotsu to win some amazing prizes in relation to their new exhibition on food samples!
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Ramen is one of the most popular dishes in all of Japan. But did you know that there are a bunch of other delicious noodles ready to be devoured? Learn more about the many noodles dishes of Japan here.
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Learn a bit about some of the other ways to travel the country, such as the night bus. A convenient way to get to any corner of the country!
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Ever been interested in Japanese cinema? Well now is your chance to get to know it more through JFF Theater, where you can watch Japanese films, dramas, and more, all for free!
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Explore Japan through some wonderful tours!
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Autumn has officially shown its face this year, let's see what kind of kigo will fit the season!
Our word this time is 秋の日! Read as 'aki no hi', this phrase be translated to 'a day in autumn'. Autumn days have their own special type of charm and beauty, let's see what sort of haiku we can make!
Haikus are made with a 17 mora combination in 5-7-5 style, with occasional 'kireji' punctuation.
Our first line has our seasonal word and is 5 mora - 秋の日に (aki no hi ni)
Then a 7 mora line - 外に出てすぐ (soto ni dete sugu)
And lastly 5 mora - 紅葉狩り (momijigari)
Completed, our haiku reads as -
秋の日に (aki no hi ni)
外に出てすぐ (soto ni dete sugu)
紅葉狩り (momijigari)
On an autumn day,
I step outside,
And look for the changing leaves.
Haiku writing can be challenging yet fun, have you written one before?
Send a haiku you've made to our Instagram account @visitjapan_uk and we may feature them in future newsletters!
Here's some highlights of what we've learned over the past few months:
1) Yamanashi Prefecture isn't too far from Tokyo, and has some of the best view of Mt. Fuji, have you been before?
2) With so many types of noodles in Japan, what would you say is your favourite?
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There's lots of Japan related events and shows happening in the UK - Let's see what's going on! |
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- The Japanese forecast for autumn foliage is out, where do you want to see the leaves the most?
- Did you know that you can still vote in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards? Japan was nominated again as a top destination!
- Japan House London's new exhibit, 'Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan's food replica culture', just opened, featuring all sorts of wonderful information on food samples.
- If you are interested in film, try checking out the free streaming service available from JFF Theater!
- It's getting closer and closer until the Osaka Expo, have you seen Myaku-Myaku yet?
- If you've ever been interested in getting mobile wifi for a trip to Japan, why not try WiFiBOX? Operating as both wifi and a powerbank, it can keep you charged no matter where you go.
- Read about exploring Japan's stunning and historic fashion industry, from Gabriella Bennett.
- Did you know that Japan was just selected by Condé Nast Traveller readers as the top destination in the world for 2024?
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Best known for having the eye catching Mount Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture is a beautiful mix of nature and culture. Take a crash course in all that you can Yamanashi here!
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That’s it from us for this month!
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