Leaf fall and autumn color: Nov. 19, 2020

Autumn deepens.

The leaves have started to fall from some trees. The colors of the leaves have started to change in other trees.

I walked Hanegi Park in Setagaya City (Ward) and surrounding areas to enjoy the season. 

The ground was covered with fallen leaves in the park. People as well as dogs were walking comfortably. (See also the top photo)

The gingko trees have already changed their colors. (See also the 2nd photo)

The garden of the Setagaya Shrine was covered with fallen gingko leaves.

The sumo ring in the shrine was also covered with fallen leaves.

People were walking on the leaves in the walking paths nearby.

The scenes of the world have changed quite a lot by the coronavirus this year. Still, the seasons change as usual.

Lucky cats @ Gotokuji Temple: Nov. 1, 2020

I am always trying to send good luck messages in my blog (and in my other communications to my friends). 

This feeling is especially strong this year as the coronavirus pandemic continues around the world.

I visited Gotokuji Temple, or Cat Temple in western Tokyo to take photos of the fortune cat. The cat is believed to invite good fortune. The legend was originated in the Edo period.

People get lucky cat dolls every year. The old dolled are placed in the temple after new ones are purchased.

There are thousands of lucky cat dolls in the temple.

I found many visitors there. Foreigners probably from India and Russia were included. They are likely to have been staying in Japan for months. (See also the top photo and 2nd photo)

New metallic cat statue was built recently in the temple. (Se also the 3rd photo)

The season is turning to late autumn.

I hope new signs of recovery from the pandemic, such as developments of the vaccine, will appear as soon as possible.