Kochia Bushes Turn Red, Announcing Arrival of Autumn

Kochia bushes have begun turning red at Ruru Park in Kitsuki, Oita Prefecture, heralding the arrival of autumn. About 4,000 of these round annual bushes, which are 70 to 80 centimeters tall, are planted over an area of about 5,000 square meters, according to the park. Although many of the leaves are still yellow-green, they are expected to turn bright red in mid-October. On Sunday, the second day of the Silver Week autumn holiday, visitors were seen enjoying taking photos of the bushes. The park