Their beautiful purple flowers bloom in May.
Since ancient times in China, Empress tree has been respected as a tree inhabited by the fantasy bird, the phoenix. The story...

Introduced from China from the Nara period to the Heian period.
A typical plant that symbolizes longevity based on traditional Japanese play “Noh”.

Maple leaves have been used as a pattern since ancient times.
People are attracted by their beautiful appearance in autumn after turning red.
Kaede and Momiji are the same plant.

The fan used by aristocrats in the Heian period as an accessory is called a Hioogi.
Made of white cedar. Attaching long silk thread on the edge makes it so elegant.