Can you read? Japan's traditional color "Urahayanagi" The color of the underside of the leaf has a name

The color of a willow leaf when turned inside out. It is a gentle pale yellow-green color with little yellowness. Also known as ``Urayanagi,'' this color was enjoyed as a fashionable color by people during the Edo period, when luxury was prohibited due to the Luxury Law. By the way, it is said that during the Edo period, willows were often planted along rivers as a disaster measure to prevent banks from collapsing. Here lies the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people, who enjoy even the inside.

Urahayanagi = Urahayanagi

It is said that in ancient times, it was the yukata color worn by the emperor on a daily basis. ``Urahayanagi'' is pronounced as Uhayanagi.

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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? The traditional Japanese color “Urahayanagi” is named after the color of the underside of the leaf.

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

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