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#Autumn

September through November, the season that rewards flexible dates. Fall color runs the opposite direction from the cherry blossoms, working south from Hokkaido in late September to Kyoto in late November, so two full months separate the two ends of the country. Seasonal menus, Halloween events, and where to buy a jacket when you packed for warmer weather than you got.

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A vast carpet of vivid red higanbana (red spider lilies) in full bloom, with a wooden bridge and green trees rising behind them.

Places

Kinchakuda Red Spider Lilies 2026: Peak Bloom, ¥500 Entry & Getting There from Koma

Jul 22, 2026

Mount Takao in peak autumn color with a Takao Tozan Railway cable car at Kiyotaki Station

Places

Mount Takao Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Timing, Cable Car Waits, and Night-View Days

Jul 21, 2026

A six-photo collage of autumn foliage spots: golden trees along a lakeshore, brilliant red maples against a blue sky, a Japanese garden pond mirroring the colors, a park entrance lined with ginkgo trees, mountain foliage with Mount Fuji in the distance, and orange maples surrounding a thatched garden pavilion.

Places

Tokyo Fall Foliage 2026: Peak Week and 4:30pm Park Closings

Jul 21, 2026

Campaign key visual for GU's 2026 Fall/Winter collection, with a diverse group of models gathered on gray steps wearing autumn-winter looks including plaid coats, knitwear, pleated skirts, and leather jackets.

Shopping

GU Fall/Winter 2026: Ex-Marni Designer Redesigned Every Piece, From ¥1,290

Jul 18, 2026