Of the three flowers pictured, can you tell which one is a Sakura (cherry) blossom, which one is a plum, and which one is a peach flower? They all have pink petals, stamens bunched tightly together, and yes, they all blossom in the spring.
24 March 2009 5:30 PM
Culture No Comments
17 March 2009 4:39 PM
School 2 Comments
Graduation is a pinnacle moment in many societies, and Japan is no exception. While many students might be celebrating countless accomplishments, friendships, and great memories, there is one more important thing left to do for Japanese girls. They have to get a button!
9 March 2009 8:16 PM
Food, Products 1 Comment
A well-known Japanese saying, “Hana yori Dango”, means pudding rather than praise. A direct translation is more along the lines of dumpling rather than blossom. It’s a perfect phrase for me since now is the time of year people spend long happy hours under the Sakura (Cherry) trees for Ohanami (Flower viewing), and I, for one, am heading off to the sweets store to check out some of the Sakura sweets.
3 March 2009 7:05 PM
Culture, Products, Tradition 1 Comment
– How Japanese aesthetics changed over time
Here in Japan, we are about to celebrate Hina-Matsuri (Japanese doll festival or girl’s day) on March 3rd. Families with daughters usually display Ohina-sama at their home to wish for their young girls to grow up healthy.
Since we are celebrating my daughter’s first Hina-Matsuri this year, we decided to check out what kind of Ohina-sama are out on the market.
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