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    Autumn Food & Drink in Japan: What to Taste by Season & Region​

    ByDimple Rios

    From buttery matsutake and new-crop rice to mellow autumn sake and smoky grilled sanma, fall in Japan is “shokuyoku no aki”, the season of appetite. Use this guide to plan what to eat, drink, and book across September–November. Quick Planner: What’s in Season (Sept–Nov) Grains Shinmai (新米 / new-crop rice): freshly harvested, higher moisture, glossy…

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    Offbeat Autumn Experiences in Japan: Villages, Onsen, Rails & Rural Walks

    ByDimple Rios

    Skip the crowded temple circuits and chase Japan’s quieter side of koyo season. This guide spotlights offbeat autumn experiences. Storybook mountain villages, steam-kissed open-air onsen with fiery hillside views, nostalgic scenic rail rides through red-and-gold gorges, and gentle rural walks along Edo-era post roads. Why Go Offbeat in Autumn? Japan’s fall season (late September–late November,…

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