Seeing the fallen leaves, many Japanese are reminded of the transience of life and feel a sense of wistfulness. That's why they've always found a special meaning even in the fallen leaves.

散りゆく葉を見て、多くの日本人が命のはかなさや、切なさを感じます。日本人が落ち葉にさえ特別な意味合いを見いだしてきたのはそのためです。