Last updated: 06/01/2010 01:46 AM
cool dawn
cool dawn ~
an old Indian picking
young greens
kigo
picking young greens (wakanatsumi), One of the oldest Japanese traditions, recorded in the earliest literature. Retains its meaning today, even though the New Year and beginning of spring no longer coincide. The 'greens' are the 'seven herbs', above. [New Year]