Several typhoons have finally brought fall to Japan. The temperatures in the mornings and evenings have become chilly, and the sunlight feels much softer. People started looking forward to how they'll spend their time in this pleasant weather.

In Japan, we have some expressions for how we spend our time in the fall, such as 芸術の秋 (Geijyutu no Aki), 読書の秋 (Dokusyo no Aki), and 食欲の秋 (Syokuyoku no Aki). 芸術の秋means enjoying art. 読書の秋means spending time for reading books, and 食欲の秋 means enjoying time for good food.

I've been looking forward to art exhibitions because during this time museums tend to hold more interesting exhibitions. I'm going to an art exhibit after visiting my parents today.

How about you? What do you like to do in the fall?

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