2024 Japan Autumn Foliage Forecast: What to Expect

I never imagined I would become so focused on witnessing and capturing the stunning red autumn leaves in Japan. Yet, this year, I am determined to experience the beauty of the vibrant maple foliage. Fortunately, we have access to the autumn foliage predictions for various destinations across the country. I recently checked the Release of 2024 Autumn Foliage Forecast (3rd forecast), and I was amazed to discover that most locations are expected to showcase their red leaves in December! It seems we still have a whole month to wait.

In the meantime, we can look forward to witnessing the gorgeous yellow leaves in the coming days. I guess I’m developing an annual tradition of chasing after the yellow and red leaves during Japan’s autumns. Some may call me crazy, but I truly believe it will be worth it, much like witnessing the sakura blossoms in full bloom each spring.

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