March 14th marks “White Day” here in Japan.
It is a cherished cultural tradition where one returns the heartfelt gifts received on Valentine’s Day.
While this specific custom may not be widely celebrated in Western cultures,
we understand it shares the same romantic spirit as occasions when loved ones exchange thoughtful tokens of affection.
Inspired by this beautiful sentiment, we have arranged the seasonal flowers in our tokonoma (traditional alcove) to evoke the charm of a woven flower basket, meticulously placing each bloom as we warmly picture the smiles of the guests we look forward to welcoming.
Hanging Scroll: Haru no Hamabe (Spring Seashore) by Bunsui Sakakibara
Featured Seasonal Flora: Lilies, strawberry blossoms, nadeshiko (dianthus), and nanohana (field mustard blossoms).
