KYOTO--Unseasonably high temperatures are playing havoc with the autumn foliage season that draws ... Only about 10 percent of the leaves on four Japanese maples designated as specimen trees ...

Mt. Tokachi-dake is known for Japan's first fall color, with leaves near the summit beginning to change during mid-September.

In that case, you'll want to plan your trip carefully, since the best time to visit Japan depends entirely on what you want ...

"The foliage is not as bright as usual," says ... Several factors are contributing to the warm fall weather in Japan and many other parts of the world. First, a persistent South Pacific high ...

there's a Japanese Maple to suit your needs. I love how these trees provide a delicate, lacy texture that contrasts beautifully with other fall foliage, and they often grow in a graceful ...

However, the blooming cherry blossoms in spring and the vibrant fall foliage are big tourist draws, so be prepared for higher hotel rates and fewer vacancies. Crowds do wane a bit in the summer ...