Momijigari
It was mid-October, and it became chilly in the morning and evening, and I could feel the deepening autumn.
With the arrival of full-scale autumn, information on autumn leaves is often heard, and it seems that some mountains are already in full bloom.
In Japan, there are many famous spots for autumn leaves, including Kyoto, Nikko, Kamakura, and Hakone.
There are some scenic points known for the beauty of autumn leaves in the world, but even though it is not on the scale, it boasts a beauty that is by no means inferior in the vividness of crimson and golden colors. Is the autumn leaves of Japan.
It may be a good idea to go out for “Momijigari” on holidays and weekends.
“Momijigari” … When you think of hunting, the first thing that comes to mind is the image of catching and picking up what you eat. Mushroom hunting, grape hunting, apple hunting, wild boar hunting, etc.
It seems that the custom of enjoying “Momijigari” already existed in the Heian period.
How did the expression “hunting the autumn leaves” come about, rather than the word “watching” or “watching”?
Upon examination, it seems that there are various theories behind the use of the word “hunting.”
One is the theory that the word “hunting” has gradually come to be used to mean “looking at” vegetation, starting from the meaning of catching beasts and expanding to small animals, wild birds, and fruits. there is.
The second theory is that during the Heian period, aristocrats who did not hunt loved nature like “hunting.” It’s hard to understand suddenly, but I think it’s easier to imagine the aristocrats who gracefully appreciate the autumn leaves rather than the wild act of hunting.
It is said that during the Heian period, aristocrats broke the branches of autumnal trees and placed them on their palms for appreciation. Perhaps he used the word “hunting” to love nature, with the act of “folding” as the expression “hunting” and with a worshiping feeling for nature instead of catching animals.
Considering that autumn leaves hunting has been passed down to people as an appreciation of autumn nature, I feel that the way to enjoy autumn leaves is deep.
By Admin|2016-10-17|2016,News Release|