Autumn Draws Near

July's sun
September's sun

Summer heat in Otaru has already gone. It is much cooler early in the morning and evening though daytime sunshine is still strong. The sound of crickets singing in the evening reminds us that the long winter of Hokkaido is not too distant.

The sunrise point has been gradually moving to the east of the city.

Refer to the photos to see the difference. Both photos were taken from exactly the same point in early July and September.