Morning glories were first introduced to Japan by China in the Nara period (710-794). They were used for medicinal purposes and were called kenigoshi. Morning glories won the favor of feudal lords and exuded the essence of Summer. images from a japanese cultural arts magazine called kateigaho.
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We have a 'Morning Glory' creeper on the wall the seperates our building from our neighbour's and every morning it fills up the space with so much colour:-)
Lovely post:-)
Posted by: Arch | September 12, 2007 at 04:50 AM
i bet it's beautiful, thanks Arch :)
Posted by: robyn | September 12, 2007 at 07:56 AM
Beautiful morning glories - the flower for us September babies!
Posted by: Paris Parfait | September 12, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Beautiful images, great blog, I haven't found you earlier because you haven't filled in your blogaddress when commenting. I had to google you. Happy I found you!
Posted by: Purple | September 12, 2007 at 12:44 PM
Thanks for that! Sorry, I thought the form I use automatically did that. Glad you like these images. Best~ Robyn
Posted by: robyn | September 12, 2007 at 01:39 PM
sending me these ones!!! great!don't have an occasion to celebrate but will!
Posted by: designflute | September 13, 2007 at 04:52 AM
Thanks for the education :)
Posted by: style court | September 13, 2007 at 05:41 PM