Autumn Vibes: Can’t Capture It? Why Not Create It?

Iโ€™ve been on a quest for the perfect autumn foliage, and it became clear during my recent visit to Gujo that I havenโ€™t quite captured it yet.

While reviewing my footage from last weekend, I realized I needed to create those autumn vibes for myself, especially since I’m falling behind on my weekly Japan content for my YouTube channel.

This is the beauty of videography and cinematography: we can craft moods and evoke feelings through our edits, much like applying Instagram filters to enhance a photo.

Hereโ€™s my latest videoโ€”a visual journey filled with serene piano music and the tranquil essence of autumn. There are no spoken words, just a pure ambiance meant to invoke the spirit of the season.

What resonates with you most about autumn?

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