Hina Matsuri - Doll festival
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.
Setsubun - banish the evil
Setsubun (節分) is a traditional Japanese festival that marks the transition from winter to spring. It is celebrated every year on February 3 and is closely linked to ancient customs for purification and protection from evil spirits.
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Tomarifune and tazettes
A harmony of flowers
The name Tomarifune carries a deep symbolic meaning. "Tomari" means "standing" or "still", while "fune" is the Japanese word for "boat". These terms embody the idea of a barque or ship at rest in the stillness of the water, a metaphor for the calm and serenity often sought in ikebana.