Life in Japan

Can you feel that? That feeling that a weight has lifted from your shoulders? That’s right, the oppressive Japanese summer has gone, and autumn is finally with us. The fall is widely said to be Japan’s favorite season, as not only is it that brief respite between the crushing heat of the summer and winter’s icy grip, but it is also a time when the trees turn all manner of gorgeous colors and some of the best food can be had. So, do you have any plans for this autumn? If not, how about these great autumnal things to do. Fall leaves viewing Viewing the changing colors of autumn leaves, which is called either koyo or momoji depending on the type of tree viewed, is fall’s answer to the more famous cherry blossom viewing of spring. It is a traditional chance to get outdoors to live in the moment of the season and to reflect on the impermanence of life, and in Aichi, the most famous place to do just that is Korankei Gorge in Asuke City, near Toyota City. Korankei is a beautiful ravine that connects the Tomoe River and the Iimori Mountains. Its 4,000 maple trees, reportedly planted…