Japanese maple leaves paint Kawaguchi’s lakeside paths in vibrant red. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com Autumn in Japan carries a magnetic pull, but this year the season has unfolded with an intensity that feels almost cinematic—especially across Narashino and around the glowing shores of Lake Kawaguchi. The fall transformation, defined by the fiery brilliance of Japanese maple leaves, has grown into a living canvas that draws both locals and international travelers into i
