Although it means “desperate” in hanakotoba, the Japanese primrose flowers symbolize beauty and long-lasting love in Japan. It’s also a symbol of charm, love, and passion. Iris is a genus of flowering ...

Each flower present in Japan was integrated into every Japanese life and livelihood. Also, it allowed them to showcase their various emotions, from love, hate, and jealousy to desire. And if you ...

I love Japanese Toad Lilies for their intricate flowers and ability to bloom in the shade when few other plants do. Their spotted, star-shaped flowers come in shades of white, pink, and purple ...

Kimura said that as long as she can stand up, she will continue selling flowers. “I love Ginza,” she said. “Bars and eateries and their customers in the district represent Japan’s cutting ...