The Language of Flowers
Hanakotoba means “Floriography” or “Language of Flowers”. Even the flowers had an important role in the Japanese culture where plants were given codes and passwords. Flowers and garlands of flowers meant to convey emotion and ease communicating to each other, without needing words. Pink roses symbolizes “the cure of disease”, red rose means “passionate love”, while white roses symbolize virtue.
Japanese Geisha
Geisha, or also known as Geiko or Geigi are traditional, Japanese female entertainers which had various skills, such as performing certain Japanese arts like classical music or dance. Japanese Geisha are a tradition that goes back to the 7th century. Contrary to what some might think, Geisha engagements may include flirting with men and playful innuendos, but nothing more can be expected. They must know and handle the tea ritual, they have a certain posture, costume and make-up.
Japanese Temples
As you may know, Buddhist temples are the most famous, numerous and important religious buildings in Japan. The Buddhist temples are not primarily a place of worship, the most important buildings are being used for safekeeping of sacred objects and they are not accessible to worshipers. Each building is destined for a certain ritual, and only some of them are open to a limited number of participants.
Hanakotoba means “Floriography” or “Language of Flowers”. Even the flowers had an important role in the Japanese culture where plants were given codes and passwords. Flowers and garlands of flowers meant to convey emotion and ease communicating to each other, without needing words. Pink roses symbolizes “the cure of disease”, red rose means “passionate love”, while white roses symbolize virtue.
Japanese Geisha
Geisha, or also known as Geiko or Geigi are traditional, Japanese female entertainers which had various skills, such as performing certain Japanese arts like classical music or dance. Japanese Geisha are a tradition that goes back to the 7th century. Contrary to what some might think, Geisha engagements may include flirting with men and playful innuendos, but nothing more can be expected. They must know and handle the tea ritual, they have a certain posture, costume and make-up.
Japanese Temples
As you may know, Buddhist temples are the most famous, numerous and important religious buildings in Japan. The Buddhist temples are not primarily a place of worship, the most important buildings are being used for safekeeping of sacred objects and they are not accessible to worshipers. Each building is destined for a certain ritual, and only some of them are open to a limited number of participants.