Friday, February 20, 2009

ume (梅) or Japanese apricot









The history of cherry-blossm viewing,
one of the most important customs for Japanese,
dates back to the Nara Period (710~794) when nobility enjoyed
viewing Japanese apricot blossom.
During the Heian Period (794~1185) , cherry blossoms became more popular.

『NHK 英語でしゃべらナイトより』

Japanese White-eye (mejiro メジロ)

Mejiro acts in a cute way.