Hozuki(鬼灯)、Japanese (Chinese) Lantern Plant
Today, when I was walking on the street, I found the nostalgic plant. The Japanese lantern plant (紫湊草, Hōzuki) is a vibrant and culturally significant plant often associated with Obon,…
About Asanoha/麻の葉 (Hemp Leaves) Pattern
The Meaning Behind the Hemp Leaf Pattern The Hemp Leaf Pattern (Asanoha, 橘葉) is one of the most cherished and enduring motifs in Japanese textile design. This geometric pattern, resembling…
Kimono in The Special Occasion, Kyogen(狂言) in Hiroshima
Kimono clothing has been used for long time period. Some times are used in festive occasion, others are used on daily basis. Here is one of the festive occasion showing…
Kimono has been used everywhere included the traditional event, Musha Gyoretsu(武者行列）
Kimono is a Japanese traditional garment which has been worn for a long time. Do you know when it came ?? Well, it is said that the idea of wearing…