The vast carpet of pampas grass in Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park, Yamaguchi Prefecture, never looks better than in autumn. This golden-hued vista can be enjoyed until mid-November.

The brewery, based in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is building a sake brewery in New York to be completed this autumn. It plans to start selling the Dassai Blue sake brewed there using Yamada ...