February 28th, 2026 –March 4th is Spring – USUI(Rainwater)-6th KOU “Grass sprouts, trees bud.” At the end of the USUI season, the ground becomes moist with melting snow and warm spring rains. It’s time plants begin to sprout.
It was pretty warm last week. The minimum temperature was around 5°C, which was a big factor. There was also a nice amount of rain.
Then, the leaves at the top of the trees are turning a light green. There are also reddish leaves, a color often seen in the early stages of bud formation. Small plants whose names I don’t know are also blooming with tiny blue, reddish-purple and white flowers.
It’s not just the plants. I heard the first song of UGUISU (Japanese bush warbler) on February 28th, and YAMABATO (turtle dove) is cooing right now. I also saw a fox that it’s been years since I’ve seen one this close.
The forests and fields have suddenly been becoming lively.
