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Title: Chrysanthemum Exhibition View count: 6 Rating: 0 (0 ratings) Description: My favorite seasons are Spring for the cherry and plum blossoms, and Autumn for the red leafs which in Japan are very beautiful. Colors or red, yellow, orange and gold. There are many autumn flowers but I believe none more great and majestic than the Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum's come in many sizes and color. It's also the National Flower of Japan, and the symbol of the Imperial Family. Today, Nov., 3 we visited a Chrysanthemum exhibition. The flowers were truly magnificent. I call the Chrysanthemum the Queen of Autumn. Today, was also a National Holiday in Japan for Culture Day. Sorakuen is widely regarded as the city's premier Japanese garden. Taijiro Kodera, father of former Kobe City Mayor Kenichi Kodera, laid the foundations for the garden in 1885, but it was not completed intil the Taisho Era (1912-1926). At that time the garden was usually referred to as "The Kodera Residence" or "The Sotetu Garden". However, the city took over the garden in 1941, opening it to the public under the name "Sorakuen". Sorakuen is a typical example of the Japanese "stroll-garden", consisting of several paths that cirlcle a central pond. However, the garden incorporates open areas which is indicative of Western influences during the Meiji Era (1868-1911). Tags: kobe, city, japan, chrysanthemum, Author: zichiart |
