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on a bauble
by Christina Nagano
Plum Blossom
Ume, Baika-Ju in Japanese
The flower of peace. Symbol of new beginnings and growth.
Integrity, persistence and endurance
Cherry Blossom and Pine
Sakura to Matsu in Japanese
A Pine tree is home to Kami gods and goddesses, guard against the evil spirits and symbol of longevity, endurance, virtue, even immortality.
Sakura, the flower of Spring, symbol of renewal, good fortune, new beginnings and revival
après ski
chick and fun on the snowy slopes
pagoda in the snow
Old pagoda bathed in fragrant blossoms and soft snow.
Warmth, silence and calmness
happy kid in red and purple kimono
innocence and beauty, pureness and joyfulness
magnificent and flamboyant
magical palaces and treasures
après ski
glam and fun on the snowy slopes
golden princess
the rare purple Sakura is all about royal beauty, spirituality, mysticism and charm
happy carp
koi
Rich with symbolic significance, colorful Koi represents love and prosperity, perseverance, bravery, loyalty and dedication., thus strongly associated with the Samurai warriors
imperial cart
gosho guruma
In ancient and medieval Kyoto, the imperial family and nobility rode in carriages beautifully and colorfully decorated with chrysanthemum and peony motifs, cherry blossoms and rare royal textiles
happy kid playing with Kamifūsen paper balloons
Traditionally, Kamifūsen paper balloons were made of washi and sold in dagishiya, small shops selling candy, snacks and inexpensive toys that made kids happy!
Holly Jolly
striped and colorful!
snowflakes on winter leaves
snowy and happy Koi
new year's lucky tsuru
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