Autumn foliage season kicks off in Japan, but lack of sunlight damages leaves at Gunma temple

Exploring Japan
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Japan's autumn colors draw crowds, from the golden slopes of Nikko to the traditional farmhouses of Takayama. But at a temple in Gunma Prefecture, some leaves are turning brown or falling before developing their autumn colors. The temple's deputy head priest points to prolonged rain and a lack of sunlight.
