In Japan, red and white colors have been used for auspicious occasions since ancient times.
It is said that kou (red) means “joy” and Haku (white) means “beginning.”
At the beginning of the year, we do auspicious things like this, but nothing auspicious has happened since the beginning of this year.
There are many disasters around the world, and we are facing many difficulties. The political situation in Japan is also very, very bad.
It may feel dark, but it is very important to do something that nourishes your soul.
Buds come out from the branches and bloom beautiful flowers.
I hope there will be fewer wars and disasters.
We would like to express our sympathies to those affected by the disaster.