October 13th – October17th, 2025 is Autumn –KANRO (Cold dew)-50th KOU “Chrysanthemums bloom.”
Along with SAKURA, chrysanthemums are one of the most beloved flowers among Japanese people. Starting around this time of year, chrysanthemum exhibitions are held all over the country.
The MAMEJIMA district of NAGANO City is the birthplace of the chrysanthemum known as “TOMOE NO NISHIKI.”
It is said that when MAEDA TOSHITSUNE, the lord of the KAGA domain, visited ZENKOJI Temple, he was known that the chrysanthemum had no name, so he gave it the name. Both “TOMOE” and “NISHIKI” represent family background and spirituality, and were beloved by SAMURAI.
There, the “TOMOE NO NISHIKI” chrysanthemum exhibition is held every year in early November. The photo is from last year.
