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Silver Week continues in Japan with Higan on Sept. 23

Silver Week in Japan is what marks the start of fall. The week is comprised of two holidays— Respect for the Aged Day and the Autumnal Equinox.

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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese: A typhoon, then beautiful autumn days!

September in Japan is known as the typhoon season. Though it’s a little windy, the nice blue skies remain after the typhoon rains have passed.

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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Autumn brings nice weather, good music

In Japan, autumn is considered the best season for enjoying the arts. During this difficult time, let’s enjoy the arts to our heart’s content while staying at home!

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Enjoying Japanese fall foliage to your heart’s content

Autumn in Japan is almost as popular as spring, as visitors can't get enough of the Japanese maple leaves and other vivid fall foliage colors! Plan a trip to Japan between October and December, and you will be absolutely in love with the many beautiful spots for autumn leaves.

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The history behind the sweet potato in Japan

In Japan and Okinawa, the beloved sweet potato is considered the taste of autumn.

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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese lesson: It feels like autumn is setting in

It's already September and it feels chilly today. Days are getting shorter and you can hear a nice sound of crickets chirping around you in the evening.

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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Sounds of crickets signal coming of autumn

Crickets herald the arrival of the nice season of autumn with a bell-like beautiful voice.

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Hike along Oirase Mountain Stream near Misawa Air Base

With superb scenic views made up of pristine forest in autumn colors and crystal-clear waters, the Oirase Mountain Stream is known as one of the most beautiful areas in Japan.

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Ropeway provides amazing views in Nikko, Tochigi

Only here can you truly appreciate the amazing geology of this area, part of Nikkō National Park.

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Harvesting tradition: Dig deep into Japan’s lesser known fall holidays

In the Land of the Rising Sun, September marks the waxing of autumn and the traditional harvest season in which local customs such as “tsukimi” (moon viewing), “inekari” (rice harvesting) and “Higan” memorial services take place throughout Japan.