by Kyle Yates | Nov 12, 2013 | Featured, Kansai Culture, Kansai Leisure, Kansai Living, Kansai Visitors
Momiji viewing is not just something people in Japan do. People all around the world go places to see the autumn leaves changing colors. It’s one of the most beautiful times of the year. But for those who live in the Kyoto area or people just visiting, finding a...
Correction to the Momiji Process
by Kyle Yates | Dec 3, 2011 | Kansai Culture, Kansai Leisure, Kansai Living, Kansai Visitors
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...
by Kyle Yates | Dec 2, 2010 | Kansai Culture, Kansai Leisure, Kansai Living, Kansai Visitors
Talked with many momiji viewers who have already been to temples, shrines and parks to see the changing of the autumn leaves. Many seemed disappointed with what they saw. Most complained that only a few trees had changed colors so far. If you have not been to see...
Fushimi Inari Momiji Report
by Kyle Yates | Nov 17, 2010 | Kansai Culture, Kansai Events, Kansai Leisure, Kansai Living, Kansai Visitors
The maples leaves in the Kansai region are beginning to change colors. Most of the trees that are changing, however, are those in direct sunlight. Trees set back in the forests are still vibrant green and have not begun changing their colors. Expect trees in the Kyoto...
Less Traveled Momiji Places in Kyoto
by Kyle Yates | Oct 6, 2010 | Kansai Area News, Kansai Leisure
The weather is beginning to cool in the Kansai area of Japan. You know what that means, right? Momiji~! The talk around town has already begun shifting from how hot the weather is to where people are planning to go see Japanese maple leaves in their bright red,...
