Tenugui (Hydrangea) knot adding a layer of cultural

adding a layer of cultural significance to this celebratory meal

topped with a sparkling large droplet

they are now predominantly cultivated in the warm Seto Inland Sea region of Hiroshima Prefecture

The use of the hemp leaf pattern in birth garments embodied the wishes for the children's healthy and robust growth

This is evident from the many poems dedicated to plum blossoms in classic Japanese anthologies like the 'Manyōshū' (circa 759 AD) and the 'Kokin Wakashū' (905 AD)

Tenugui (Hydrangea) knot adding a layer of culturalDescription Hydrangeas are native to Japan and have been cultivated in gardens and temples for their beauty since ancient times. In the 19th century, Philipp Franz von Siebold, who was sent from the Netherlands, introduced many Japanese plants to Europe, including hydrangeas. Siebold named the plant "Hydrangea otaksa" after his Japanese wife, and it became popular in Europe. Particularly in France and England, many new varieties were developed and