Nov. 13

The temperature went up to 20 degrees, and I felt warm at 11:00 a.m. 

It was sunny so I took my camera and went for a walk.

 Picture No. 1

 This is a rice field in my neighborhood. 

It was just after harvest.

No. 2

"Inawara" or bundles of rice straw

 No. 3 

I have been to the pond for many times.
But I haven't seen the water little like ... almost empty.

No. 4

I check the Japanese persimmon tree when I pass by these days.

No. 5

Enlargement photo of No. 4

No. 6

Japanese Persimmon

One of the popular fruits this season.

It's sweeter than apple.

No. 7

The board says

"Autumn Festival will be scheduled at 10:00 a.m. of Nov. 23."

No. 8

"Oops.  I found a bird on the tall grass."

No. 9

This bird is named "Kawarahiwa" or "Oriental Green finch."

No. 10

Here's another bird. 

"Hakusekirei" or "White Wagtail"

 The 40-minute walk was enjoyable.

I bought two pieces of Japanese perssimmons at a grocery store this afternoon.

No. 11