Jinjitsu no Sekku – New Year

Jinjitsu no Sekku, also known as Shōgatsu no Ikebana, refers to the traditional ikebana arrangements created during the Japanese New Year. It is a special time when ikebana artists create unique and symbolic arrangements to celebrate the arrival of the new year. Select flowers, foliage, branches, and other natural materials that are characteristic of the winter season. Traditional choices include pine branches, plum blossoms, bamboo, and various evergreen plants. These materials symbolize resilience, new beginnings, and the promise of spring.