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Micro-season 34 of 72Major Heat

Paulownia Trees Set Seed

桐始結花きりはじめてはなをむすぶ

桐が実を結びはじめる

SummerJuly 23〜July 28

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In English

The paulownia tree forms its seed pods. Its leaves and flowers are a formal crest used by the Japanese government, and the wood is prized for chests and clogs.

桐が実を結びはじめる。桐紋は日本政府が使う紋章で、桐の木はたんすや下駄の材として重んじられる。

The solar term it belongs to

Major HeatたいしょTaisho is the hottest stretch of the year. Summer festivals, fireworks and the custom of eating eel to survive the heat all fall in this period.

Japanese culture around July