The magic of tomorrow

Bamboo images are part of the "four gentlemen" in traditional Chinese art, together with plum blossoms, chrysanthemums, and orchids.

Chrysanthemums - the flowers of the fall.

The essential tools of ink painting and calligraphy or “the four treasures of a scholar” include brush, ink, ink stone, and paper.

Spring is around the corner and Japan is busy preparing for cherry blossoms viewing or hanami 花見 in Japanese.