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The Seven Grasses of Autumn (秋の七草) are a recurring motif in classical Japanese poetry. They are often found in the verses of the Manyoshu, the oldest collection of Japanese songs and poems.

It is a feeling - of growth, of space, of light. Green grain, wide skies and golden sunsets tell of life unfolding. They remind us how beautiful it is to be in the moment - before everything ripens, before the pace picks up. Now is the time to take a deep breath. To observe. To marvel. Summer has only just begun.

The dove is regarded worldwide as a symbol of peace - but it is not just white and fleeting. Since ancient times, it has carried messages through wars, and after the Second World War, Pablo Picasso's “La Colombe” made it a universal symbol of a humanity longing for reconciliation.

Every spring, Japan's parks and gardens are transformed into a sea of pastel-colored blossoms. Hanami, the traditional cherry blossom festival, is a cultural highlight that brings people together and celebrates the transience of life.

The magnolia is one of the oldest flowering plants on earth and enchants with its extraordinary beauty and elegant appearance. Magnolias existed millions of years ago, long before bees took over pollination. Instead, it is beetles that pollinate the large, fragrant flowers.

Hina Matsuri (雛祭り), also known as the “girls' festival” or “doll festival”, is celebrated in Japan every year on March 3. It is a traditional festival that wishes happiness and health for girls and is deeply rooted in Japanese culture.

As is the case every year, Christmas is just around the corner and people are thinking about presents for their loved ones, meeting up for a punch or mulled wine at the Christmas market and looking forward to a peaceful festive season.

Autumn has arrived. Nature's last heralds of summer often appear in the form of late summer flowers and fruit, which once again reflect the warmth of the previous months. During this transitional period, the fields begin to glow in golden tones as the days get shorter and the sun gets lower.

The Tsukimi, or moon viewing festival, is a long-standing tradition in Japan that celebrates the beauty of the autumn moon, usually the full moon in September. It is the time when the moon appears at its fullest and most radiant in the autumn sky.