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The First Snow of the Season
2010-10-26 (火) - 10:04 — wahei
It snowed in some areas of Hokkaido this morning.
In Otaru, there was a little snowfall, and Mt. Kenashi is covered with snow.
It was quite warm, and autumn color of leaves was still very beautiful last weekend, but winter certainly draws near.
Autumn color of the leaves in Asari Dam
A Crisp Autumn Day
2010-10-19 (火) - 13:52 — wahei
It was windy and a little cold, but a pleasant autumn day yesterday.
I went out for a walk after a long interval.
I didn't go for a walk in the city during summer because of its extreme hot weather this year.
The city looked so colorful in the sunshine of autumn.
A view near JR Minami Otaru Station
Japanese Mountain Ash
The berries have become brilliant red.
Soon, the color of the leaves turn into red, too.
Colorful walls of the old warehouses along Otaru Canal
The color of Mt.Kenashi is changing little by little.
Wagashi in Autumn
2010-10-15 (金) - 18:37 — wahei
Wagashi is Japanese-style confection made by skilled confectioners.
Each confectioner makes Wagashi of the season on his own design, which means that you can enjoy Wagashi of different design for the same motif.
In autumn, chrysanthemum and maple leaf are often chosen as the theme.
It might be fun for you to see Wagashi of elaborate design if you have chance.
The following Wagashi is all from Tsukushi Makita, a long-established confectionary in Hanazono, Otaru.
Persimmon, a fruit of autumn
Chrysanthemum
Balloon Flower
Ever-Changing Colors
2010-10-14 (木) - 15:47 — wahei
The leaves are turning red or yellow in Otaru day by day.
When the foliage is green, A grove looks just a cluster of trees.
It is interesting that the shape of each tree emerges clearly as the color of the foliage changes.
The trees contrast each other with their own different colors.
A view of autumn colors in Otaru Park
It is not at their best yet.
Sakamanju of Tanaka Sake Brewery
2010-10-12 (火) - 15:28 — wahei
Tanaka Sake Brewery is a long-established brewery of sake or rice wine in Otaru, and has been producing nice sake for over 100 years.
Other than a variety of sake, they sell sweets called sakamanju that is made making use of sake lees, the spin-off of sake brewing.
The difference between ordinary manju or a steamed bread and sakamanju is the flavor of sake.
