Concept and Meaning
意境与含义：

In this beautiful autumn setting, the “Autumn Elegance” wagashi resembles a withering maple leaf, symbolizing the arrival of autumn and the cycle of nature. The colors and shape of the wagashi not only display the beauty and depth of fall but also represent the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of change. Through its intricate craftsmanship, the wagashi vividly portrays the maple leaves of autumn in their final stages before waiting for the next rebirth, reflecting the artisan’s skill and respect for the natural cycle.

在这幅美丽的秋日景象中，『秋之雅』大菓子如同凋零的枫叶，象征着秋天的到来和万物的更替。和菓子的颜色和形态不仅展示了秋天的美丽与深沉，也代表了生命的短暂和变化的必然。通过精致的雕工，和菓子生动地再现了秋天凋零的枫叶、等待下一次的重生，体现了匠人的技艺与对自然变迁的敬畏。

枫树 Maple Tree 楓の木
The Maple Tree (楓の木) within the display showcases the changing colors of autumn foliage. Maple leaves are a symbol of Japanese autumn, with their fiery red hues representing the passion and maturity of the season, while also conveying the cyclical nature of life and the impermanence of the natural world.

枫树在玻璃箱内展现了秋季枫叶变色的景象。枫叶是日本秋天的象征，红叶如火，既象征了秋天的热情和成熟，也传递出生命的轮回和大自然的无常。