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VIDEO| Don’t miss Lake Kawaguchiko’s fantastic fall foliage festival, illuminations

We have now entered one of Japan’s most beautiful seasons – fall. All around us the green forests, mountains and landscape transform into fiery crimson and orange hues throughout the month of...

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Taste of Japan: Story behind popular sweet potato

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

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Exploring Japan: 16 best places for autumn colors in Tokyo

Autumn in Tokyo is spectacular. Its many different colors are a magnificent sight to behold. Also called 'momiji' or 'koyo' in Japanese, autumn leaf viewing is done since ancient times.

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VIDEO| Enjoy fall foliage near Atsugi at Miyagase Lakeside Park

Nestled within the Tanazawa mountain range, you’ll find MIyagase Lakeside Park, a popular spot for autumn leaf viewing near NAF Atsugi.

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VIDEO| Head to Mt. Takao near Yokota AB for autumn foliage

As the colors of fall make their sweep down the country, it’s time for the Kanto Plain to have a go at the turn of the season.

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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese: Autumn is in full bloom!

In the fall, there is nothing like exploring the season’s foliage.

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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Hunting for autumn colors

As autumn continues, the trees have turned their green leaves into gorgeous autumn colors. My wife and I came to a popular autumn leave site Miyagase Park near NAF Atsugi to hunt for autumn colors.

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When and where to enjoy autumn colors in Japan

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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VIDEO | Japan’s Fuji Five Lakes show off gorgeous autumn colors

Head to the Fuji Five Lakes in Yamanashi Pref. to enjoy impressive landscapes including a great view of Mount Fuji, the crystal clear waters and surrounding foliage in gorgeous autumn colors.

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Falling for autumn and hunting for the season’s colors in Gunma prefecture

Though we still are keeping our distance and traveling less because of COVID-19, the seasons outside keep turning. We are now in the midst one of the Japan’s most beautiful seasons – autumn.