Persimmons

Leaf 321 – Reflections

 

Katsuyuki Nishijima - Evening Sun (20th Century)

Having grown up in the UK, I can’t help finding it strange to see such large fruits growing on trees here in Japan during the winter.

 

 

Autumn into winter –

persimmons ripening

on black branches.

 

 

 

Sakai Hoitsu - Three Mejiro Birds on Persimmon Tree (19th Century)