Can you read? Japan's traditional color "tortoiseshell color" is a rare creature that is at risk of extinction

What is Japan's traditional color "tortoiseshell color"?

Tortoiseshell is made by removing the back and edge carapace of the hawksbill sea turtle, a member of the sea turtle family that lives and distributes widely from the tropics to temperate regions. Tortoiseshell color is a yellowish brown color with a slight reddish tinge. The translucent, black-and-yellow-speckled carapace was prized as a raw material for accessories such as combs, hairpins, and hairpins, but the use of the carapace was prohibited in the Edo period. It is still designated as a rare domestic species of wild fauna and flora, and is in danger of extinction.

Tortoiseshell color = Tortoiseshell color

Tortoiseshell color also appears in works such as Meiji era novelist Fuha Oguri's ``Youth'' and Kafū Nagai's ``Sneer.'' ``Tortoiseshell color'' is pronounced as ``tortoiseshell color''.

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What is “Learn about Japan’s traditional colors”?
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? Japan's traditional color "tortoiseshell color" is a rare creature that is at risk of extinction

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

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

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"