A Haiku
sunning for a week astute winter tradition Miura Coast daikon © selma
We went to the coast to take in the winter sun over the weekend and the moment I
saw the daikon radishes hanging in the sun, drying in the salty breeze, the first thing
that came to mind was I need to tell Colleen about this.
And so I took out my phone to snap shots of this old tradition that marks the season
in my lovely area of Japan.
Daikon are native to this area—Miura Daikon they’re called, and whoever has
traveled to Japan will have heard of this pickled delicacy.
I’m not sure this post fits the prompt but it’s here, for this group, I wanted to share it.
And if not fit for this week, then for last week’s which I noticed was Part 1 of this
12/12/23 Tanka Tuesday prompt. TY 🙇🏽♀️
Additionally, I’m including a link from The Yomiuri Shimbun (newspaper), dated last
year, that features the very spot where I took the photographs with my phone. I hope
you enjoy what I consider a lovely turn of events.
Colleen: How does this time of year affect you where you live? Think about the seasonal changes. What descriptive words come to mind? If they work to define the season you’re in, add them to your kigo list.
Prompted by what Colleen asks, I’m adding daikon and winter tradition as my Kigo.
Thanks so much for reading and
Happy Holidays.
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Very interesting custom.
Yes, Sadje. The weather and season is perfect for it. Old wisdom. Xoxo blessings
Indeed. ❤️🥰
How cool is this! While I am not a radish fan, I appreciate the awesomeness of the plant/tradition. Love your poetry too. Happy Holy Days, dear Selma, to you and all those who mean the most to you!!
Your words and wishes melt me. Thanks, dear Annette. I wish you the same in these Holy Days. Blessings and appreciation. Merry Christmas. 🎄
Astute indeed! Nice haiku, Selma.
Aww. So happy you appreciated. 💡 😇 🕯️
A lovely haiku that captures the scene so brilliantly!
So glad you appreciated it, Khaya. Blessings
Hi Selma, a lovely haiku about a fascinating tradition.
I thought I’d share. These sightings are rare, really. One needs to be in the right spot to see this. Glad you saw this.
The short video in the link is gorgeous too. Blessings.
Stress-free holidays. Hope your boys recover swiftly. Xoxo
Hi Selma, thank you very much. Tomorrow is my last blogging day for this year. Is Christmas celebrated generally in Japan? It wasn’t in South Korea when I spent time there.
Hi Robbie. Merry Christmas to you.
Christmas is everywhere in Japan. It’s a real wonderland at this year. But the real celebration is in the hearts and homes of people who know the meaning of the holiday.
My last post goes up compliments of Masticadores on the weekend. After that I’m taking a long break.
Merry Christmas Robbie. You made my year extra special. Thank you.
Hi Selma, I am glad we are blogging friends. I look forward to another wonderful poetry year next year. I am glad Christmas is celebrated in Japan.
Wow! I’ve never seen the raddish like this before. What a great photo, Selma.
Glad I could capture that for you. It’s true. I wanted you to see that.
A photo—the next best thing.
Be well, Colleen. Happy holidays.
I love this kind of radish, it’s hard to find one here. It’s part of the Austrian and German dishes.
Oh yeah? Thats wonderful to know that you know this veggie. Sad that it’s not readily available there.
Thanks for appreciating this one, B. Blessings.
A wonderful tradition! 🌅 I’ve grown radishes before but nothing like that! Thank you for sharing.
So happy you liked this. It’s my pleasure.
Your image is beautiful and reminds me of the Southwest Scottish coast! 😍
So happy you liked it, Ingrid. xo
Lovely break and haiku Selma!❤️
Thanks Lady Cindy. XO
Thank you for sharing this with us, Selma.
🙇🏽♀️ my pleasure. 😇
Wow they are huge – the sunning diakon! I’m sure I have eaten diakon, but mostly red or rainbow radishes.
I always have local radishes in my salad and stirfry. 🙂
I’m looking forward to some warm sun and a few beaches soon. Peace and love, Jules
Wonderful, Selma. I lived in Japan for five years and ate daikon radishes almost every day. Thank you for the memories. 😊
What a wonderful tradition. Never thought about growing radishes but now I just may.
Hehe. These are humongous 😂
Bless you. Hope you succeed. 👏🏽
They sure are! I’ll try to in the spring.
Let me know how it goes, dawlin’ girl 👏🏽
I sure will
Sure will
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Selma, your haiku captures a delightful moment with elegance. The image of sunning for a week, paired with the mention of Miura Coast daikon, creates a vivid scene that celebrates both nature and tradition succinctly. Well done!
~David
Thank you. David. Xoxo 💗 ✨
🤗 😘
Selma beautiful haiku and wonderful photos.
I’m delighted that you read, Lisa. Thank you for being this sweeet. Bless you and Merry Christmas. 🎄