November 13th to 17th is Winter-RITTO (Beginning of winter)-56th KOU “Land starts to freeze”.
This morning is the coldest this year. The first frost has fallen in the field, and freshly planted onion seedlings say chilly! Exactly as per the calendar! Mt. IIZUNA, the symbol of Nagano City, has turned white first time. The trees look more frozen than snow-capped.
Commercials for winter tires and heaters are frequently shown on TV and in advertisements. Mobile kerosene selling wagons are running around town (maybe only in NAGANO prefecture?). Have you taken out the KOTATSU yet? You often hear of talks as like this.
KOTATSU is a traditional Japanese heating equipment. It is a low table with a heater and is used by covering the table with a soft and thick cover. A warm and comfortable KOTATSU is a must item for the upcoming winter season.
