2011 Renaissance, Midosuji and Aquarium Illuminations in Osaka
Hikari-Renaissance and Midosuji Illumination The OSAKA Hikari-Renaissance 2011 will be from December 14 (Wed), 2011 to December 25 (Sun). The 9th OSAKA Hikari-Renaissance is a symbol of Aqua Metropolis Osaka. Building the light display is a way to show the energy of Osaka via Nakanoshima, Osaka. Dates 12 days, December 14 (Wed) – 25 (Sun), 2011 Time 17:00-22:00 This year, numerous plans have been prepared for the “Central Venue” around Osaka City Central Public Hall and the...
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Correction to the Momiji Process
Cold weather has finally made its way to Japan, but it has been a slow change. Japanese maple and ginko trees have been slow changing colors. Last year, the process was just as slow though. The previous prediction that maple leaves would be ready for viewing unfortunately was incorrect. Maple leaves are still green in many areas around the Kansai region. Some are red. Some are yellow. Finding really bright red maple leaves is getting easier as winter approaches, but they are few and far...
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Momiji Finally Changing Colors!
Temperatures are finally beginning to drop in the Kansai region. What does that mean? It means you can prepare a momiji trip because Japanese maple leaves will soon be red in many areas around the region. Trees in mountain areas started changing last week, while trees in lower elevations are still green because temperatures have not been cold enough to cause a change. Because temperatures have dropped the past few days, trees all around the region will begin changing colors from now on. Trees...
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Preparing for Momiji
Every year around the beginning of autumn, just before the leaves begin changing their colors, you begin to hear the word, momiji, batted about in conversation. Momiji itself means Japanese maple. But in conversation when someone uses momiji suru or momiji miru they mean viewing Japanese maple and other autumn tree leaf colors. Right now is that time! As temperatures begin to fall, people are beginning to talk about momiji viewing. It will continue to be the hot topic here in Japan until...
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Shorts Days for Japanese Workers
The Tohoku earthquake and tsunamis caused an amazing amount of damage to the northern area of Japan. Aside from the thousand of lives taken, homes and businesses completely wiped out, Japan as a nation has dealt with the damage with exemplary success by pulling together by all means necessary. Businesses throughout Japan have sought to help by sending supplies and workers to the effected region. People have cut power to their homes and businesses. Schools have even contributed by cutting power,...
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Saturday’s Gonna Be a Great Day for Hanami
Rain is forecast for tonight and early into tomorrow morning. But by sunrise tomorrow, the rain should taper off and the sun should come out to dry up the rain-soaked grass and dirt where most people will sit to enjoy cherry blossoms. For diehard hanami participants, the rain is actually a blessing. Wet grass and dirt deter many from leaving their homes, which means those who do venture out will not have to beat the crowds to popular cherry blossom places. So if you are thinking that the rain...
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