Can you read? Japan's traditional color "Shibagancha"? Not

Shikancha is a slightly dull reddish brown color. This is the actor color favored by Utaemon Nakamura III, a Kabuki actor who was popular in the three capitals of Kyoto (Kyoto), Osaka (Osaka), and Edo (Tokyo) during the Bunka and Bunsei periods. The origin of this color name is that Utaemon Nakamura's haiku name was Shibakan. It hasn't changed since then that things and things become popular because of the popularity of an actor.

Shikancha = Shikancha

Shikan, which was the haiku name of a popular actor, is said to have created a variety of trends, not only in color, but also in cosmetics and food. ``Zhikancha'' is pronounced ``Shinkancha''.

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We will also introduce beautiful traditional Japanese colors, how to read their kanji, and the background behind the colors. Let's enjoy together the Japanese sensibilities that have been passed down since ancient times.

Reference books: “Beautiful Japanese Traditional Colors” published by PIE International, “365 Days of Poons Illustrated Book” written by Reki Seikatsu and published by Genkosha

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Bengara-iro" is not pronounced "Ben-tsuka"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Bengara-iro" is not pronounced "Ben-tsuka"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ginshu" is not pronounced "ginaka"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ginshu" is not pronounced "ginaka"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kurotochi" is not pronounced "Kurotochi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kurotochi" is not pronounced "Kurotochi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fukagawa Nezumi" is not pronounced "Shinkawa Nezumi".

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fukagawa Nezumi" is not pronounced "Shinkawa Nezumi".

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mulberry dye" is not pronounced "Sousen"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mulberry dye" is not pronounced "Sousen"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kousho Nezumi" is not pronounced "Kousho Nezumi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kousho Nezumi" is not pronounced "Kousho Nezumi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Hyakuencha" is not pronounced "Hyakuencha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Hyakuencha" is not pronounced "Hyakuencha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Usu-kaki" is not pronounced "haku-kaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Usu-kaki" is not pronounced "haku-kaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu White Tea" is not pronounced "Rikyu Shiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu White Tea" is not pronounced "Rikyu Shiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Utsugane" is not pronounced "Utsugane"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Utsugane" is not pronounced "Utsugane"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Umezome" is not pronounced "baizome"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Umezome" is not pronounced "baizome"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "zencha" is not pronounced "zencha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "zencha" is not pronounced "zencha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fox Color" is not pronounced "koi-ro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fox Color" is not pronounced "koi-ro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "seitan" is not pronounced "seitan"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "seitan" is not pronounced "seitan"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamabuki-iro" is not pronounced "sanfuki-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamabuki-iro" is not pronounced "sanfuki-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Usuka" is not pronounced "Hakkou"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Usuka" is not pronounced "Hakkou"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Aiumimatsucha" is not pronounced "Aiumimatsucha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Aiumimatsucha" is not pronounced "Aiumimatsucha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ochre" is not pronounced "kidoiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ochre" is not pronounced "kidoiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu tea" is not pronounced "Toshikyu-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu tea" is not pronounced "Toshikyu-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Edo tea" is not pronounced "kotocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Edo tea" is not pronounced "kotocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Tonbishoku" is not pronounced "Tonbishoku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Tonbishoku" is not pronounced "Tonbishoku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Chitose tea" is not pronounced "Chitosecha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Chitose tea" is not pronounced "Chitosecha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sakegaki" is not pronounced "Sairakugaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sakegaki" is not pronounced "Sairakugaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shoukabeiro" is not pronounced "Shoukabeiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shoukabeiro" is not pronounced "Shoukabeiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Terukaki" is not pronounced "shougaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Terukaki" is not pronounced "shougaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Torinoko color" is not pronounced "chounoko"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Torinoko color" is not pronounced "chounoko"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Momijiiro" is not pronounced "kouyou"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Momijiiro" is not pronounced "kouyou"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Higo soot bamboo" is not pronounced "Higo susuchiku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Higo soot bamboo" is not pronounced "Higo susuchiku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shibazome" is not pronounced "Murasakizome"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shibazome" is not pronounced "Murasakizome"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ichi-iro" is not pronounced "Ichikurai"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ichi-iro" is not pronounced "Ichikurai"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Clove tea" is not pronounced "chokocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Clove tea" is not pronounced "chokocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Enshu tea" is not pronounced "Toshu-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Enshu tea" is not pronounced "Toshu-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamabuki tea" is not pronounced "sansui-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamabuki tea" is not pronounced "sansui-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "steamed chestnut color" is not pronounced "jōkuri-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "steamed chestnut color" is not pronounced "jōkuri-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Hanaasagi" is not pronounced "Hanaasatsuki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Hanaasagi" is not pronounced "Hanaasatsuki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sunflower color" is not read as "Muko Aoi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sunflower color" is not read as "Muko Aoi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Hakugun" is not pronounced "hakugun"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Hakugun" is not pronounced "hakugun"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "navy blue" is not read as "konseiiro"