Mt. Fuji: Oct. 24, 2021

I had a short visit to Shizuoka as the declaration of emergency on the COVID-19 ended early this month.

I had many opportunities to see Mt. Fuji.

 

The mountain top has already covered with snow. The coverage was earlier than usual.

This is a scene from Fuji City, about 20 km south from the mountain. (See also the top photo)

The vegetable and other fields were still green.

 

The is a scene from the Fujikawa River. (See also the 2nd photo)

 

This is a photo from a central part of Shizuoka City, about 50 km southwest from Mt. Fuji. We can see the peak through the roofs of houses.

 

Mt. Fuji stands behind a field covered with water.

There were herons in the fields. They were looking for foods. (See also the 3rd photo)

 

 

Autumn colors and flowers: Oct. 18-27, 2021

 

Although the infection of COVID-19 has been is decreasing after late September in Japan, people are still cautious about the disease. Most people wear masks; refrain from drinking out; and continues tele-working. Many expect the 6^th wave of infection in the coming months.

 

Meanwhile, the season is turning as usual.

The leaves began to fall from some trees. (See also the 3rd photo)

The colors of the leaves begun to change.

 

The gate of the Gotokuji Temple reopened after the state of emergency ended on Oct.1. The temple was temporally closed during the emergency call. (See also the 2nd photo from the top)

 

Leaves of maple and other trees have turned red.

 

Some leaves have turned red of yellow in many streets in the Setagaya City. (See also the 4th photo)

 

Autumn flowers are now fully open.

Cosmos flowers are fully open in the Roka Park in Setagaya. They have been in bloom for more than a month.

 

There were various flowers in the walking paths. I found daisy flowers.

 

I also found common sage flowers there.