It has got to be one of the best things about living in Japan. The six week period from the beginning of November to the second week of December (as it occurs here in Kyoto), that is. It's otherwise known as the colour change season, when the various trees' leaves change colours. Most notable early in the season are the Sakura (Cherry) which turn into a deep orange to red. Then the Ichou (Ginkgo) with their magnificent yellow. Finally in the last two weeks of the season the Momiji (Japanese Maples) which turn a glorious red. Here in Nagaokakyo this particular tree in the entrance to Osaka Seikei University (Nagaokakyo Campus) is one of the first trees in the season to change. So ladies and gentlemen, it's time to get your cameras and start shooting for six weeks of spectacular autumn colour!