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

What is the traditional Japanese color "Higo Sumidatake"?

Higo soot bamboo color, with its striking blackish yellowish brown color, is a traditional color derived from soot bamboo color, which was popular during the Genroku period. It is characterized by a stronger orange color than soot bamboo color. When you hear "Higo", some people may think of Higo, the former name of Kumamoto prefecture, but in fact, the exact origin of the name is unknown.

Higo soot bamboo

The color Higo soot bamboo was popular among samurai and townspeople in the Edo period due to its calm tone and deep color. "Higo soot bamboo" is pronounced "Higo susutake".

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

What is the traditional Japanese color "Higo Sumidatake"?

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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

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 "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"

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Minatonezumi" is not pronounced "Kanae-nezumi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Minatonezumi" is not pronounced "Kanae-nezumi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "lapis lazuli" is not pronounced "ryuri" (cucumber).

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "lapis lazuli" is not pronounced "ryuri" (cucumber).

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "indigo blue" is not pronounced "ran-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "indigo blue" is not pronounced "ran-iro"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shion-iro" is not pronounced "Murasakien"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shion-iro" is not pronounced "Murasakien"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamahato-iro" is not pronounced "santo"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamahato-iro" is not pronounced "santo"

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Shuden Toucha" is not read as "Shuden Toucha"

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Shuden Toucha" is not read as "Shuden Toucha"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "white tea" is not pronounced "shirocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "white tea" is not pronounced "shirocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kamai-iro" is not pronounced "gamai-ro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kamai-iro" is not pronounced "gamai-ro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "sky blue" is not pronounced "kuu-iro" or "kara-iro."

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "sky blue" is not pronounced "kuu-iro" or "kara-iro."

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "hanairo" is not pronounced "ka-hairo"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "hanairo" is not pronounced "ka-hairo"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Nadeshiko-iro" is not pronounced "Nashiko-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Nadeshiko-iro" is not pronounced "Nashiko-iro"