Koharubiyori: A Little Spring in Autumn
2026-10-04
Koharubiyori: A Little Spring ...

Koharubiyori: A Little Spring ...

Koharubiyori: A Little Spring in Autumn
 
Today, the temperature here in Seattle, Washington, reached 20°C (68°F). It was a warm autumn day with a clear blue sky—not a single cloud in sight.
 
The weather reminded me of a Japanese expression: koharubiyori (小春日和).
 
It describes a mild, sunny day in late autumn or early winter, when the warmth makes it feel as though spring has returned for a brief visit.
 
You might wonder why an autumn expression contains the word “spring.” That is part of its charm. The season is moving toward winter, yet the sunshine offers a little taste of spring.
 
Although it is still early autumn here, today felt like that kind of day. I know Seattle’s colder, rainy days are ahead, which makes this warmth and blue sky even more welcome.
 
A little spring in autumn—a lovely way to describe a lovely day.
 
 
Disclaimer: I use AI as a tool to help create images and proofread my writing. However, the ideas, opinions, experiences, and messages in my posts are my own. AI does not generate my posts for me. It simply helps me present my own words and ideas more clearly.






Kenichi Uchikura
Founder & CEO

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC)
Uchikura & Co., LLC.

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ABOUT THIS BLOG

I was born and raised in Japan and have spent most of my adult life in the United States. Through this blog, I share Japanese culture, language, expressions, and wisdom. My goal is not to say one culture is better, but to explore different perspectives and what we can learn from them.

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