Hello from Tokyo. Personally, I think the best season for overseas travelers to visit Japan is autumn. The skies are usually clear, the temperatures are nice and cool, and you can enjoy beautiful townscapes and nature as the leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red. Of course, spring in Japan is popular, but it can be tricky planning a trip to coincide with the cherry blossoms that everyone hopes to see. In contrast, fall feels as if time moves more slowly, and -- as an added bonus -- many vegetables, fruits, mushrooms and different kinds of seafood come into season around this time, fueling what Japanese people refer to as their "autumn appetite." But even as Japan basks in this beautiful season, clouds of uncertainty are hanging over the nation in the wake of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan, potentially dampening demand from Chinese tourists. In response to the comments from Japan's leader, China has urged its citizens to refrain from ...