The intense heat continues for a while longer.

This is the 13th season in the 24 solar terms.

I will talk about "Risshuu (the beginning of autumn)" .

The beginning of autumn refers to the period from August 7th to August 22nd.

It's already the season that marks the beginning of autumn.

Although it is still hot, this is the turning point for the season from summer to autumn.

It is around this time that summer greetings begin to be replaced by late-summer greetings.

Foods that are in season at the beginning of autumn are peaches and corn .

Ingredients exposed to sunlight tend to be juicier and more flavorful.

Peaches contain pectin, and corn contains dietary fiber, which appear to help support intestinal health and promote efficient absorption of ingested nutrients.

It's also nice to get a sense of the approaching autumn through the ingredients we eat.

The flowers of the beginning of autumn are "evening moonflower" and "dayflower"

Evening primroses bloom at night, while dayflowers bloom in the morning.

Each flower blooms at a different time, so you can enjoy different views on your morning and evening walks.

Why not take this opportunity to visit during the cooler morning and evening hours and enjoy the autumn flowers and autumn sky to feel the beginning of autumn, known as the beginning of autumn?

Although it varies by region, Obon takes place in many areas from August 13th to August 16th .

Obon is a traditional Japanese culture in which the spirits of ancestors return from the afterlife, spend time with their families, and then return to the afterlife.
During this period, many people will be returning to their hometowns and spending time with their families.

Let's take some time to reflect on the time you spent with the deceased and relive fond memories.

• Cool breeze arrives
• Cicadas start to sing
• Fukakirimatou : A thick fog rises

*The 72 seasonal divisions (shichijunikou) are a system of representing the seasons devised in ancient China. They refer to periods in which the 24 solar terms are further divided into three periods of approximately five days each.

Author: Takagi Edited by: Yui, Sekido, and Kambara