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Autumn leaves and autumn weather!
It's safe to say that autumn is officially here, with the cold temperatures and windy weather, it's time to keep warm and bring out the coats and mufflers. The leaves are also falling more and more, make sure to get your autumn leave viewing done before they all fall from the trees. With the festive season coming up, it's a perfect time for a sunset or night time walk to see illuminations!
Japan has still been relatively warm, we've been patiently waiting for the snow to fall on Mt. Fuji. Nevertheless, the autumn colours in Japan are also coming out in force. There are so many places in the country to see the stunning foliage, why not adventure out from the big city to see a spot you've never been to before?
October in Japan meant the celebration of Sports Day, a day to participate in sports and promote healthy activity. There were plenty of festivals in Japan, such as the Nagasaki Kunchi, which celebrated the deep culture of Nagasaki City. Otsu Matsuri, held in early October in Shiga Prefecture, features unique floats with mechanical dolls on top of them. A variety of other autumn illuminations are up and running around the country, such as the Maple Corridor in Yamanashi Prefecture.
October was also the 60th anniversary of the Shinkansen bullet train, first introducted in Japan on the 1st of October, 1964. Where will it go to next?
This month we have Hokkaido cuisine, 2025 events, and more - let's go!
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Explore the setting of Yuta Takahashi's new novel The Chibineko Kitchen, as explained by the translator of the book, Cat Anderson!
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2024 is nearly over, let's see what 2025 in Japan has to offer!
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We sat down with chef Tim Anderson to discuss his new cookbook on the food and cuisine of Hokkaido!
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Japan just won some awards at the recent Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, thanks for voting!
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Winter is one of the best times to travel in Japan. Whether you are after food, onsens, or views of Mt. Fuji, why not winter?
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Explore Japan with some amazing tours!
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Autumn has arrived in full force, so let's find an appropriate kigo to use for this month's haiku!
Our word this time is 朝寒! Read as 'asasamu', this kigo means 'morning cold'. Especially in autumn time, and when it gets closer to winter, the morningtime tends to be quite chilly! So bundle up and 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 - 朝寒や (asasamu ya)
Then a 7 mora line - 障子を開けて (shimo ni nokori ga)
And lastly 5 mora - 日が上がる (hi ga agaru)
Completed, our haiku reads as -
朝寒や (asasamu ya)
障子を開けて (shoji wo akete)
日が上がる (hi ga agaru)
The morning cold,
Slide open the door,
And watch the sun rise.
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) Shizuoka Prefecture has some of the coolest views of Mt. Fuji in the country, have you been?
2) Hokkaido is full of unique culinary delights, what's your favourite food from Hokkaido?
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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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- Have you ever thought about making your own glasses? Well now you can in Fukui Prefecture! You'll have an opportunity to consult with glasses maker Narito Takeuchi, who will help you make a unique pair of glasses just for you. Sabae City in Fukui is known as the 'eyeglasses capital of Japan', producing over 90% of the glasses within the country. There is even a glasses museum that you can explore in the city!
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A short train ride away from Tokyo, Shizuoka Prefecture has a wealth of experiences, culture, and food to enjoy, and don't forget about Mt. Fuji!
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That’s it from us for this month!
Keep up with all this and much, much more by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
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