By Sophie Qano ‘24, Hiroshima Fellow

Komorebi (木漏れ日) is an untranslatable Japanese word used to describe the dappled sunlight peeking through the canopy of a tree. It captures the feelings of tranquility, nostalgia and melancholic longing one has when reflecting on the beauty of the natural world.

By Sophie Qano ‘24, Hiroshima Fellow

Koyo (紅葉) is a word used to describe the change of foliage into vibrant fall colors. The same kanji is also used for Momiji (紅葉), or Japanese Maple Trees, with their vibrant red leaves being symbolic of Hiroshima and Miyajima.