The Chinese character signifying "longevity" is expressed in various calligraphies.

One of the most important events for summer. Fireworks launched into the dark sky. Brilliant colors are realized by the Bokashi (gradation) technique.

Hina-matsuri is a seasonal doll's festival in spring (3 March). Its origin was the princess'es play of imperial families in the Heian period (AD 794-1184). It fused with spiritual dolls and became a gorgeous festival.

A modern pattern

When you wake up in the morning, the outside is silverly covered fresh snow. Children immediately jump in the white world. After being tired snowball fighting, they make snow man rolling snowballs. It's children's art.

Dharma (name of a Zen monk) doll, a bringer of good luck, with its characteristic re garment and limbless body.

Am image of a traditional play for children

The recurring tiny motif is a Chinese character signifying "mountain".

Its shape and metallic sound softens the hot and humid air of the Japanese summer.