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Autumn seasonal transitions and festivals in Japan

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In Japan, the transition to autumn is characterized by changing climate perceptions and the continuation of seasonal floral and cultural traditions. In Hiroshima, residents have reported a diminishing sense of the season due to shifting weather patterns. A survey of working women indicated that 56.6% no longer feel the presence of autumn, with many reporting difficulty wearing seasonal clothing due to unpredictable temperature fluctuations. Seasonal transitions are currently marked by the progression of autumn foliage and bird migrations. In Hokkaido, autumn colors around Lake Onneto have peaked, while Whooper swans from Siberia have begun arriving at Lake Furen. In Fukushima, foliage is appearing on the Azuma Skyline and Mount Adatara. In Nagano, colors are emerging in the Tateshina highlands, though warmer temperatures have caused a slower progression of foliage in eastern and western Japan compared to previous years. Cultural and floral festivities remain extensive. Recent celebrations include the ‘Aki no Hinomine-san’ festival in Saga, the Shibajima Shrine festival in Osaka, and the Ina Festival in the Hidaka region. Sado City’s Shukunegi district hosted a seven-meter-long ‘O-shishi’ lion dance, and Ehime Prefecture saw the revival of the Otōjin Mikoshi during the Matsuyama Autumn Festival. Additionally, the 26th Otsuka Rose Festival is taking place in Tokyo near Otsuka Station through October 25, ~~2026, while rose viewing is also highlighted~~ 2026. Recent regional events include the ‘Gero Onsen Shanniku Festival 2026 Autumn’ in ~~Yamaguchi Prefecture~~ Gifu Prefecture, which proceeded on October 25 despite rainy weather from Typhoon No. 30. In Ehime Prefecture, the ‘Omo Fes 2026 Autumn – Soto Asobi’ is scheduled for November 8 at ~~Hachigamine Sogo~~ Omogo Dam Park, ~~Kanriyamapark,~~ focusing on nature-based activities and ~~near Yamaguchi Ube Airport.~~ biodiversity workshops. Travel data for autumn 2026 shows high demand for day-trip bus tours. According to Travelko, ‘autumn foliage’ (koyo) is the top search keyword in East Japan, followed by ‘seafood’ and ‘shine muscat’ grapes. Lake Kawaguchi remains the most popular destination, with Katsunuma and Isawa ranking highly. Notably, Kamikochi has seen a significant rise in popularity, climbing from 8th to 3rd place compared to the previous year.

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