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Shochikubai(Pine, bamboo and plum trees)
Putting the names of these three kind of trees together makes the phrase Shochikubai, a symbolic expression of auspicious matters. These plants are highly valued in winter because they are strong against the cold, and they are used as felicitous decorations for celebratory events, as with the New Year’s pine and bamboo decorations or at weddings. They are also frequently found in the lyrics of melodies for the Japanese harp and long epic songs, and there too they are for celebration.
The pine, as the tree that stands for Japan, is often drawn in the background of Japanese paintings. The bamboo is used as raw material for handicrafts and flutes. The plum tree is not only enjoyed for its flowers, but its fruit is used for food, in medicine, and, since ancient times, as an important preserved food.
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