December 2nd – December 6th, 2025 is Winter – SHOSETSU (Lesser snow)-60th KOU “TACHIBANA citrus fruits start to turn yellow”
TACHIBANA citrus fruits are plants native to Japan and grow in warm climates, so they are not found in the cold climate of SHINSHU.
Fruits similar in color to TACHIBANA fruits but slightly larger that are often seen around here at this time of year include KAKI (persimmons) and KARIN (quinces).
There is a large, beautiful KAKI tree on my usual walking route. It still has lots of fruit on it.
MUKUDORI (starlings) have gathered to eat the KAKI. While they are eating, other birds arrive and start fighting over them. There are plenty of persimmons, so no need to rush, right?
