This blog post is guest written by one of our One Map by FROM JAPAN team members, Ariel! Enjoy!
Get these 5 Beautiful Hydrangea Items from Japan!
Hydrangea (紫陽花 “Ajisai” in Japanese) is a popular flower that it’s mostly associated to Japanese’s summers as it blooms in June and July during the rainy season (tsuyu, 梅雨).
There are more than 100 varieties of this flower in Japan and during the beginning of summer, it’s possible to visit temples and park where hundreds of these flowers bloom, showing one of the most beautiful scenery ever.
We can assure you that Japanese people love so much Hydrangea season that every year, in occasion of this beautiful flower season, new limited edition items are released!
Here are the items that you don’t want to miss out!
1. Yukata (Ajisai Version)
When thinking of summers in Japan, Yukata might be the first thing that comes to mind.
During Hydrangea season, new beautiful Yukata are on sale: mostly you will find designs in soft pastel colors with shades of blue, purple and pink which are the colors of most hydrangeas in Japan!
We have selected two of the cutest Yukata items, the first one is a “modern” Yukata, while the second has a more traditional design.
Modern Yukata
Traditional Yukata
There are infinite choices for Hydrangea Yukata design, and can be found on our website One Map by FROM JAPAN:
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2. Glass and plates (Ajisai version)
The beautiful combination of Ajisai and shades of blue, purple and pink makes it perfect for Japanese to create beautiful designs like these plates and glasses!
Imagine inviting your friends for an afternoon tea and using this beautiful set that you can find only in Japan!
Hydrangea Plates
Hydrangea Glasses
And if you are would like to check out more items, there are so many pretty other designs that can be purchased through our website:
3. Umbrella (Ajisai version)
With the beginning of the rainy season (tsuyu, 梅雨) in Japan, one of the most sold item is umbrellas. Forget about boring umbrellas and be prepared to see a lot of funny and colorful designs!
Japanese people didn’t miss out the chance to release umbrellas with beautiful hydrangea design as well! We have selected a couple of umbrellas with an adorable Ajisai pattern:
More umbrella in Ajisai design can be found on One Map by FROM JAPAN:
4. Accessories (Ajisai)
We haven’t forgotten about accessories that are able to elevate outfits to another level! These Japanese accessories are so colorful that make you want to wear them whether it is a beautifully made pin or a scarf with a detailed Hydrangea’s pattern!
Hydrangea Pins
Hydrangea Scarf
More Hydrangea Accessories can be found on One Map by FROM JAPAN:
5. Letter and stationery items (Ajisai version)
Last but not the least, you will be fascinated by stationery items that will be available during this period of the year! When hydrangea meets traditional Japanese stationery, only one word pops into our minds: elegance!
More hydrangea stationery items from Japan can be found on One Map:
If you have fallen in love with hydrangeas and these cute Japanese items, don’t hesitate to go to One Map by FROM JAPAN and add items to your cart or find other or more items for purchase!
Ariel