The countless small flowers of Hagi (bush clover) are shimmering in the westering sun of autumn while swaying gently in the pleasant breeze as if to express their joy of blooming.
The lovely flowers of Hagi have been cherished by the Japanese since ancient times as one of "Aki no nanakusa" (the seven autumnal flowers), namely, Hagi (bush clover), Susuki (Japanese pampas grass), Kudzu (arrowroot), Nadeshiko (fringed pink), Ominaeshi (golden lace), Fujibakama (thoroughwort), and Kikyou (Chinese bellflower).
Numerous cultural expressions of Japan, including Waka poetry, literature, and painting, incorporate the virtues of Hagi flowers.
The Hagi is said to be characterized by its small, delicate blossoms and its quiet, humble presence in the wild. Its flowers are beautiful without drawing attention and quiet yet memorable, which symbolizes humility and modesty.
The Hagi blooms at the onset of autumn. Its appearance, swaying in the wind, is ephemeral, evoking the passage of seasons. It was frequently celebrated in Heian-period waka poetry as a flower embodying the perception of impermanence and the Mono-no-aware (pathos of things).
Because the branches of Hagi are supple and slender, they sway gently in the autumnal breezes to make an impression of Miyabi (elegance). This soft movement is regarded as symbolizing gentleness and a tranquil heart.
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