Adventures in Japan: Where to hunt for the red and yellow leaves of autumn

Momijigari is the tradition of hunting for autumn leaves, in Japan. — AFP

Japan has fully reopened its borders to tourists, and many travellers are expected to head to the land of the rising sun in time to witness a tradition that has been rooted in Japanese life for centuries: Observing the autumn colours that trees display in this season.

It is nearly as important as the contemplation of cherry blossoms (a tradition known as hanami) in springtime, and it also has a name – momijigari meaning “red leaf hunting”, from the word momiji for the famous red tone of the maple leaves.