Japanese plum red

It is said that plums were brought to Japan by Chinese envoys to the Tang Dynasty around 1,500 years ago, and were introduced at the time as medicinal trees.

Plums have been highly prized by Japanese people since ancient times, and have been a popular subject of Chinese poetry and waka poetry. The famous Sugawara no Michizane left behind a famous Chinese poem on the subject of plums.

Plum blossoms come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, and crimson, but the red of the plums in this work stands out. Although it is hard to see that red in the cold winter, it stands out and gives viewers a strong, passionate feeling.