9) September (九月) = Nagatsuki (長月 'The Long Month')
10) October (十月) = Kannazuki or Kaminazuki (神無月 'Month of the Gods')
11) November (十一月) = Shimotsuki (霜月 'Month of Frost')
12) December (十二月) = Shiwasu (師走 'Priests Running')
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It seems that originally the 10th month was called the 'Month of Gods' across Japan, as the character '無' was used for its sound ('na') rather than its meaning.
In fact it's possible that when imported from China, the characters '神無' were only used for their phonetic value.
Golden ginkgo at Nishi Hongan-ji.
A whole mikan, boiled and sweetened and ready to eat in one bite.
A sweet featuring a windswept grass motif for autumn.
Nao-san poses at Mizuya-chaya in Nara.
Since medieval times Izumo-taisha has proudly asserted that the gods do indeed gather at the shrine each year to discuss important matters.
Arriving on October 10th, the gods get down to business from the 11th-17th, staying at the shrine. From October 18th they depart once more.
Vivid green backdrop of foliage at Yusai-tei.
Round window at Yusai-tei.
October is the month of harvesting chestnuts and potatoes.
Nao-san at Yusai-tei.
Gods that miss the gathering are known as 'rusu-gami' (留守神 'absent gods').
Perhaps the most famous rusu-gami is Ebisu (恵比寿), one of the only gods to skip the annual event. Because he remains at home, many communities hold festivities during this time at his shrines.
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🍁THE CHILL BEGINS🥶
October 23rd-27th in the traditional calendar is known as 'first frost' (霜始降). 'Hada-samu' (肌寒) describes that deepening autumn chill.
Although the daytime is mostly warm, mornings and evenings can feel surprisingly cold ('asa-samu' 朝寒/'yo-samu' 夜寒).
A cat not enjoying the autumn chill outside Daihoon-ji.
A selection of autumn sweets (including some in the shape of a bright maple leaf and ginkgo leaf).
A monaka sweet in the shape of a thatched hut.
Enjoying the autumn colours at Kitano Tenmangu.
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