In Buddhism the equinox is known as 'Higan' (彼岸).
Higan translates as 'Other Shore', a reference to the far shore of the 'Sanzu-no-kawa' (三途の川 'River of the 3 Crossings'). Similar to the River Styx in Greek Mythology, the dead would cross the river to reach the afterlife.
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A train passes by a field of rapeseed flowers.
A gorgeous yellow sweet inspired by rapeseed flowers.
Green and yellow kinton sweets inspired by rapeseed flowers.
Cherry blossoms reach over an embankment of rapeseed flowers.
'Heat and Cold last until Higan'
暑さ寒さも彼岸まで
Simply put 'shunbun' (春分) means 'spring division', indicating that hours of light and dark are balanced. As the (above) saying goes, the cold grip of winter should now fade to a slight chill.
Originating in Kyōto, 'kuzukiri' (くずきり) is a dish of noodles made from starch-rich kudzu root. Enjoyed in the hot summer months, kuzukiri is typically served cold with a brown-sugar syrup.
Kudzu has long been considered to have medicinal properties, helping with circulation.
Dolls are displayed for Hina Matsuri in Kyoto until the end of March.
Kagizen is famed for its kuzukiri.
Camellia flower displayed in Kagizen.
Kuzukiri, a noodle-like sweet dessert.
A rather adorable window display at Kagizen Yoshifusa (鍵善良房), anticipating the Miyako Odori (都をどり), the most well-known of the hanamachi spring dances🥰
Small maiko dolls in the window of Kagizen confectioners.
The Miyako Odori.
Small maiko dolls in the window of Kagizen confectioners.
Small maiko dolls in the window of Kagizen confectioners.
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@camelliakyoto Those are beautiful manju!
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