Autumn is Japan is a beautiful, magical time, as well as a lonely time.
The leaves slowly flutter to the ground, and many people in the city think about the year that has passed to reflect sadly on how much time has passed. There are many festivals to mark autumn, depending on where in Japan you are. In Hiroshima, Ebisuco is around the corner. Ebisu is a god of fortune and many merchants visit the Ebisu Shrine in hopes to the god will favor them with profits. Sake festivals should also be taking place in areas that have a local sake-making factory.