Tenugui (Sumo-kimarite) matsu The plum blossom

The plum blossom

a symbol of wealth and happiness popular since ancient times

Many Japanese people fondly remember scooping goldfish at summer festivals during their childhood

Camellia (S)

The use of cherry blossoms (sakura) and citrus tachibana in Hina Matsuri decorations is said to originate from the Imperial Palace of Heian-kyo (794-)

Tenugui (Sumo-kimarite) matsu The plum blossomDescription Sumo is Japan's national sport, a form of traditional wrestling that dates back centuries. In sumo, two wrestlers, known as 'rikishi,' face off in a circular ring. The objective is simple: the first wrestler to force his opponent out of the ring or make any part of his body, other than the soles of his feet, touch the ground loses the match. Sumo wrestlers, easily recognized by their hefty build and the 'mawashi' or belt they wear, engage