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The Hiroshima Castle Chrysanthemum Exhibition is held from late October through early November. *Admission free There, you can see various types of chrysanthemums, such as large, round flowers that bloom in large numbers of layers, and small chrysanthemums that densely cover the walls. Also, a chrysanthemum flower bed that resembles the cityscape of Hiroshima is built in the area just passed the gate of Hiroshima Castle every year. It is for sure that you will enjoy it! By the way, do you know the reason why chrysanthemum flower is featured here? The reason is that chrysanthemum is one of the traditional festival flowers in Japan. In Japan, we have a custom called "GO(five)-SEKKU -five seasonal festivals-" that came from China around 7th-8th century and had become the most important seasonal rites performed at the Imperial Court. And the festivals were held on the dates that consist of the same odd numerals, since the odd numerals were thought as auspicious. (*Januar...
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