A Day in November: Autumn Leaves
In Yokohama, the ginkgo trees are turning a deep golden yellow, and the leaves fall hira hira and kuru kuru to the ground whenever the wind moves through the street.
The sunlight makes each leaf shine kira kira, so even an ordinary afternoon suddenly feels bright and gentle.
Lately, many people have been visiting the parks and walkways to enjoy the beautiful colors.
The atmosphere becomes a little gaya gaya, with families taking photos, children laughing, and friends walking together under the glowing trees.
Are the trees in your area turning color too, or has the autumn season already passed?
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A Day in November: Christmas Lights
In Japan, Christmas isn’t a religious holiday for most people, but a vibrant winter event. Cities glow kira kira with blue and white lights, creating a quiet, gentle atmosphere.
My city, Yokohama, is shining beautifully with its own Christmas illuminations.
At the same time, the streets feel waku waku and uki uki. Shops play cheerful music, decorations sparkle, and the air becomes lively with a warm kind of excitement.
Personally, I’m still deciding whether to reserve a Christmas cake this year — they get more beautiful every year, and the prices rise just as quickly.
What is Christmas like in your country?