What is Japan's traditional color "Tokiba-iro"?
The hawk, which is classified as a member of the genus Ibis in the order Pelecanidae and family Ibis, is a bird that was once extinct in the wild. It is a bird that symbolizes Japan, and is also known as the "prefectural bird" of Niigata Prefecture. The color of the underside of the wings, tail feathers, and flight feathers that can be seen when this bird spreads its wings is the color of the bird's feathers. It's a light red color with a lovely light pink color. In the Edo period, in addition to being a popular color for young people's Japanese clothes, hawk feathers were also valued as a resource, such as being used for arrows for bows and arrows.
Tokihairo = Tokihairo
Tokiha-iro has various names, and is sometimes written as ibis, red crane, and peach flower bird. ``Tokihairo'' is read as Tokihairo.
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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.
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