tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748562147409476269.post2161816595484681024..comments2024-02-25T07:28:16.277+09:00Comments on a British prof in Japan: Japanese Autumn Sunsets, Falling Foliage, and Red DragonfliesChris Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00940043523569530910noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748562147409476269.post-49088823045589117382022-12-14T11:45:06.661+09:002022-12-14T11:45:06.661+09:00On the right side of the blog there is a "Get...On the right side of the blog there is a "Get in touch!" option, where you can fill in your name (a pseudonym is fine) , email, and message. If you use that then I can contact you directly by email and we can sort out a picture!Chris Burgesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732103329061929930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748562147409476269.post-1248371516682390882022-12-13T23:10:03.861+09:002022-12-13T23:10:03.861+09:00Hello Chris. I have some photos of autumn leaves i...Hello Chris. I have some photos of autumn leaves in Japan I could send to you. Don’t know how to send it on a blog comment though.DChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17007251069983305333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748562147409476269.post-49472076368260353092022-12-12T21:54:47.092+09:002022-12-12T21:54:47.092+09:00Thanks for posting a comment DC. It sounds like yo...Thanks for posting a comment DC. It sounds like you came to Japan at just the right time - would love to add one of your photos to the blog post! As for your questions, although momiji and kōyō both share the same kanji (紅葉) they are not the same thing: the former refers specifically to the Japanese maple while the latter describes the general phenomenon of all leaves changing color, including but not limited to the maple. As for whether momiji are more endemic in the south and west, I’m afraid I’ve no idea. I do know that many areas in the north, such as Nikko, are famous for their maple leaves and that they are indigenous to Japan, with references appearing in the 8th century poetry anthology Man'yōshū (literally 10,000 leaves!).Chris Burgesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732103329061929930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748562147409476269.post-47553568710134451202022-12-12T17:57:43.105+09:002022-12-12T17:57:43.105+09:00Just returned to Australia from a glorious three w...Just returned to Australia from a glorious three weeks in Japan. Enjoyed the scenery in amazing technicolor. Even now looking at my photos, I can’t believe I haven’t enhanced the images at all. The colours were exceptional in Matsumoto, Takayama and Kyoto. Am I correct in my observation that the momiji Japanese maples are more endemic to southern and western Honshu and they were transplanted into gardens in other parts of Japan? I say this because I didn’t really see the colours in forests. Also, is there a difference in the usage of “momiji” and “kōyō” in relation to autumn foliage or are they interchangeable?DChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17007251069983305333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748562147409476269.post-16839990488609748132022-12-01T11:22:14.144+09:002022-12-01T11:22:14.144+09:00Thanks Richard! For readers who may not know, akib...Thanks Richard! For readers who may not know, akibare (秋晴れ) describes those clear, crisp Autumn skies without a cloud in sight. The perfect time for a bit of "forest bathing" (shinrinyoku=森林浴)!Chris Burgesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732103329061929930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748562147409476269.post-31221973995698878782022-11-30T23:04:39.747+09:002022-11-30T23:04:39.747+09:00Aki bare is my favorite time of year in Japan. Th...Aki bare is my favorite time of year in Japan. The colors of the leaves are breathtaking. And it is usually warm enough to be able to get,out and about without having to wear heavy clothing. <br /><br />We have two persimmon trees in our backyard. This year we have been enjoying a very bountiful harvest of kaki! So many that I have given some to family and friends, in fact.<br /><br />Good luck with your grading, etc. Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492461563889268879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748562147409476269.post-59023708213952168892022-11-30T19:10:43.217+09:002022-11-30T19:10:43.217+09:00Nice to know that it's not only the Japanese t...Nice to know that it's not only the Japanese that appreciate the changing of the seasons! The sound of crunching leaves underfoot is indeed wonderful - in Japanese it is described by the onomatopoeia "kasa-kasa" which refers to something dry and rough ( also used to describe dry skin!).Chris Burgesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00940043523569530910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748562147409476269.post-408717846452407612022-11-30T17:54:24.421+09:002022-11-30T17:54:24.421+09:00Hi Chris. I agree with you about the spectacular c...Hi Chris. I agree with you about the spectacular colours of Autumn. I love to see the trees changing from green to gold and red. I make a special effort when walking my dog to walk through a carpet of fallen leaves. I love the sound of them crunching under foot. Sadly this means the trees are bare but I look forward to seeing the buds on the branches in Spring. xLesley Phillipsnoreply@blogger.com