Golden Week is coming!
I'm sure many people will be enjoying travel and leisure activities to the fullest this year!
This time we will talk about the seventh season of the 24 solar terms, Rikka.
What is the beginning of summer?
The beginning of summer refers to the period from May 5th to May 19th.
As the weather gradually becomes more summer-like, it marks the beginning of summer.
It's the most comfortable season of the year.
Foods for the Beginning of Summer
Carrots are in season around the beginning of summer.
Carrots are in season twice a year, from April to July and from November to December.
Vegetables rich in carotene that boosts the immune system.
Since it contains ingredients that destroy vitamin C, it is said that if you eat it raw, it is best to pour vinegar over it.
Flowers of the beginning of summer
Iris and peonies bloom around the beginning of summer.
Iris flowers will be in full bloom until the end of May.
Its purple flowers are distinctive, and the juice of the iris flowers is also used as a dye.
Peonies, which are very popular among florist staff, are now in season!
There are apparently 8,000 different species in the world.
One of the joys of peonies is watching them bloom from buds.
The way they bloom is so beautiful, and when they are in full bloom, the overlapping petals are irresistible.
72nd generation
- Frogs begin to croak.
- Earthworm emergence (mimizuizuru) Earthworms crawl out onto the ground
- Bamboo shoots grow
*The 72 seasonal divisions (shichijunikou) are a system of representing the seasons devised in ancient China. They refer to periods in which the 24 solar terms are further divided into three periods of approximately five days each.
And Mother's Day is upon us!
Even though you may be busy, why not give your mother flowers once a year to express your gratitude?
Author: Sekido Edited by: Yui and Kambara
