Autumn Reminiscence - Yokohama

"Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower"

                                                                                     
   Albert Camus

Yokohama - Japan's second largest city.

We took a stroll around the Minato Mirai 21 which is a seaside urban area in Central Yokohama one fine Autumn morning.

 

 

 

and witnessed our very first autumn sights after 8 consecutive years visiting Japan. First experience is always memorable.

On the last day we were in Japan, the leaves left their tree and settled on the pavement.

Just like the leaves leaving their trees, leave we must back to our home in Kuala Lumpur.

And as with the seasons, return we will one day to Japan - that I am sure of. ^^

Pucuk pauh, delima batu
Anak sembilang di tapak tangan
Sungguh jauh, negeri satu
Hilang di mata, di hati jangan

a Malay pantun for lost love, but I think it is also apt for me and my "love" for Japan. ^^

translation:
A ruby, a mango shoot
A tiny catfish on my palm
The world is one, tho far to boot
When out of sight, keep memory warm.

Do read previous posts of this Autumn Reminiscence series while you are here visiting.
Autumn Reminiscence - Lake Kinrinko
Autumn Reminiscence - Shikoku Mura
Autumn Reminiscence - Nara
Autumn Reminiscence - Ritsurin Koen
Autumn Reminiscence - Ueno Park
Autumn Reminiscence - Yanaka Cemetery