March 10th, 2025-March 14th is Spring-KEICHITSU (Insects awaken)-8th KOU “First MOMO (peach) blooms.” The 8th KOU represents the cozy atmosphere of spring, warm enough for MOMO blossoms to bloom.
But this is from Edo, more than 100 years ago, when the 72 seasons were created. Here in the HOKUSHIN area, the MOMO still be flower buds. Several flowers of the UME (plum) have bloomed (more than 10 days later comparing with the last year’s), and the ANZU buds have swelled. The willow flowers along the SAI River look a little smaller than last year’s, a bit late too.
Meanwhile, in my garden, the SUISEN (daffodils) have, started to bloom, the MATSUYUKISOU (snowdrops) are in full bloom, and the KINSENKA (Field Marigold) that survived the snow are also blooming.
