Hello to everyone in the world.

As soon as possible, do you know hydrangea?

The season when rain often falls around June is called "tsuyu" in Japan. The Japanese have a heart that enjoys hydrangea which makes beautiful and colorful individual flowers bloom. Hydrangea in Japanese is called "ajisasi".

Hydrangea and Japanese.

The relationship between hydrangea and Japanese people is old and there are records of hydrangea over 1000 years ago.

In Japan, the description of hydrangea appeared in the book "Manyoshu" is the first. "Manyoshu" is said to be the oldest poetry collection in Japan made in the "Nara era". "Nara era" refers to the era from AD 710 to Christian era 794 years. Many flowers are being written in "Manyoshu" and poetry on hydrangea remains.

Let's see the ancient Japanese poetry because it is peculiar.

言問はぬ 木すら紫陽花 諸弟らが 練の村戸に あざむかえけり

If hydrangea seems to have become brilliant, it dies quickly. The old poet is comparing like hydrangea withering while changing color, to those who change roles and words and attitudes.

Hydrangea is 紫陽花.

It is a sarcastic humor of Japanese people. Let's see another one.

安治佐為の 八重咲く如く やつ代にを いませわが背子 見つつ思はむ

The meaning is that "flowers of hydrangea bloom several times, please prosper forever, I am looking forward to seeing you."

It was a man who was a senior official at the time who wrote this poem. It seems that it showed a kind of respect for great person.

Temple famous for hydrangea.

Places famous for hydrangeas are scattered throughout Japan. It is probably a Japanese temple that matches hydrangea. In general, Japanese temples are made of wood, and there are many cases where there are ponds and gardens around. Hydrangea blooming with the Japanese temple is bright and beautiful in harmony with the surrounding landscape.

This time we will introduce three temples. If you have a chance to come to Japan, please drop in.

Meigetsuin Temple

It is an ancient temple, located in the green area of Kamakura. It is an old temple whose history is old and originated from the Meietsu-an, founded in 1160, and the entire area of the temple is a historical site designated by the country.

Kamakura has prospered since ancient times, and it is still a quaint town that retains the good old culture of Japan.

In Kamakura, there is a temple famous for its hydrangeas. In particular, Meietsu-in Temple is called "Ajisai-dera" and is well-known to many people.

Mimurotoji Temple

Mimurotoji Temple is called "Ajisaidra in Kyoto" . In the large gardens in the large precincts, there are blooming sunflowers.

In June, we will see many visitors to see the sunflower in order to clear the worst of the rainy season.

Kyoto is known to have many visitors from home and abroad in the same historical period in Kamakura.There are many temples in Kyoto.This time we will visit the temple in Uji City of Kyoto Prefecture .

Official website: https://www.mimurotoji.com

Takahata Fudoson

Takahata Fudoson, located in Hino City, Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is also a famous temple for hydrangeas.

In the precincts there are five-storied pagodas, the monastery of the important cultural heritage and various sanctuaries. Both are spectacular and beautiful, and not only Japanese but also foreigners will be fascinated.

Well, at Takahata Fudoson , there is an event called Hydrangea Festival.This event will be held from June to the beginning of July, which is the season of hydrangea, many people from all over Japan.In 2018 it took place from June 1st to July 7th, and it seems that there were many visitors as usual.

Official website： http://www.takahatafudoson.or.jp

Finally

Finally, paste some hydrangea photos. I hope you enjoy it.

I think the dead flowers are also beautiful, what do you think?

Thank you.