Momiji: Japanese Maple (Finally It Looks Like Autumn)
November 23rd 2005 Colorful leaves (koyo) are to the Japanese autumn what cherry blossoms are to spring. The viewing of autumn leaves has been a popular activity among the Japanese for centuries and today still draws large numbers of viewers to famous spots.
Today, accompanied by Ayako, I went by Keihan Line to the temple of Tofuku-ji, one of the best, if not the best spot, in Kyoto to do some Momiji vie
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