A photo taken in a park in Sapporo, Hokkaido in early November has been getting a lot of attention on social media. Red and yellow leaves falling on lightly piled up snow. It’s a beautiful scene, like the moment when autumn and winter meet.
This morning at the local park
There was no place to step
Sapporo, Hokkaido 2025.11.9
Quoted from @XguJo’s post
Fallen leaves scattered on a blanket of snow is a sight that anyone living in Sapporo has seen at least once. When this photo, which shows a striking contrast between the white of the snow and the red and yellow of the fallen leaves, was posted to X, it received over 1,000 reposts, with comments such as “Is it autumn or winter?”, “It’s like red jewels have been scattered on the snow,” and “It’s a work of art!”
Photographs capturing the changing seasons in Sapporo
Sapporo scenery captured by Al
The person who posted this is Al, a resident of Sapporo, Hokkaido, who takes and publishes photos of wildflowers. In addition to the photos of fallen leaves and the first snowfall, Al has also posted a series of beautiful photos of Sapporo as it transitions from autumn to winter.
This seasonal scenery can only be seen in Sapporo, a city rich in nature. Photographs capturing this moment have captured the hearts of many people.
Photo provided and interview cooperation: Al
X (formerly Twitter): @XguJo
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