Flower Culture & Symbolism

Hyakkaryouran (百花繚乱) is one of Japan's most elegant four-character expressions, literally meaning "hundred flowers bloom...

Have you ever felt a sense of calm wash over you when looking at flowers? Or experienced a mood boost after receiving a ...

Rakka Ryusui (落花流水) is a beautiful Japanese expression that literally means "falling flowers, flowing water." This poeti...

In Japanese botanical philosophy, there's a profound saying: "There's no such thing as a weed." This concept, from renow...

Japan is home to many profound expressions that capture the essence of life's most important values. Among these gems of...

Dreams featuring flowers carry various messages depending on their color, condition, and context in Japanese dream inter...

In Japan, the trio of pine (matsu), bamboo (take), and plum (ume) – collectively known as "Shochikubai" (松竹梅) – represen...

Have you ever had a stroke of luck that you tried to recreate, only to find that lightning doesn't strike twice? This un...

In Japanese culture, even seemingly lifeless dried branches hold a special place in natural decoration. While many Weste...

This article introduces a beautiful Japanese proverb that compares feminine grace to three magnificent flowers. "Tateba ...