Spectacular Autumn Foliage Arrives in Northern Japan

At the foot of Mount Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture, the autumn foliage is at its peak, welcoming guests.

Visitor from Tokyo: “The yellow, red, and green look like a carpet.” “It was beautiful even on the drive here. When the sun shines, it gleams like gold.”

Known for its “Dragon Eye,” a surprising pure phenomenon created by snowmelt in early summer season, Hachimantai presents breathtaking views from its summit. Visitor from Tokyo: “It’s cooler now. Finally, summer has gone somewhere. It will get cold quickly, I suppose.”

The red-tinted timber brighten up the mountains in autumn. The temperature close to the summit was 5°C on October eighth, and the current chilly snap has introduced the mid-mountain space to peak foliage viewing. Visitor from Tokyo: “It’s like a dream, with a sense of serenity and stillness.”

After a lingering summer season, the nation is now hurriedly getting ready for winter.

Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture noticed summer-like temperatures on October seventh, however the temperature rapidly dropped to 18°C. In the Tohoku area, it all of a sudden appears like late autumn. Commuter: “I was shocked when I left the house. I had a scarf in my car, so I used it.”

Tokyo additionally noticed a sudden drop in temperatures.

The temperature in central Tokyo dipped beneath 19°C, and simply 4 days earlier, the town had skilled midsummer-like warmth. Temperatures have been practically at midsummer ranges on October seventh, and handheld followers have been a necessity. However, with a temperature drop of about 10°C, the rain introduced out the lengthy sleeves and coats. Commuter: “If there’s a chilly day in September, I’ll wear my coat, but this is the first time this year.”

Some locations are welcoming the change in climate. Mitsutani Tetsuo, Factory Manager at Cleaning Posh: “This is where the winter items go. Down jackets are coming in. We’ve just transitioned from summer to winter clothing, with yukata being replaced by winter garments.”

At a dry cleaner in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, the extended summer season delayed the beginning of winter cleansing companies. However, the current chill has induced a surge in requests. Mitsutani Tetsuo, Factory Manager at Cleaning Posh: “With the forecast predicting temperatures below 30°C, customers are finally starting to prepare.”

Some companies are going through challenges.

At the famed standing soba store Ichiyoshi in Nippori, Tokyo, prospects can get pleasure from crispy squid tempura and sizzling thick soba for 570 yen. Customer who ordered sizzling soba: “When I drank the soup, I thought, ‘Wow, it really warms me up!’ Thank you for the meal! Off I go!”

However, the sudden drop in temperatures has made it powerful to handle meals preparation. Ichiyoshi Soba’s Store Manager, Fujihei Ken: “There were still some cold soba orders yesterday, but today there are none. The staff is having a hard time because the temperature drastically affects what customers want.”

Even in Shikoku, the house of Sanuki udon, winter preparations are underway. That’s no shock, because the usually gentle area noticed temperatures dip beneath 20°C for the primary time this season.

The temperature drop was because of the rain.

An autumn rain entrance handed over the Kanto area, inflicting heat air from the south to swap with cooler air from the north. As the entrance moved additional south, temperatures dropped much more in the course of the afternoon of October eighth.

At a well-liked oden store in Togoshi Ginza, the new daikon and ginger tempura are favorites. The afternoon temperatures in central Tokyo fell additional, making it the proper season for decent oden. Customer who purchased oden: “This is the first time this year. Since it’s getting cold, I’m going to enjoy it with a drink.”

Goto Kamaboko Store’s Owner, Goto Naoko: “Oden is selling well. The amount people buy is increasing. With a temperature difference of 10°C, sales have almost doubled compared to yesterday.”

Source: ANN