Flowers bloomed to Sakaki (Cleyera japonica) on the household Shinto altar.
The size of buds are around 1.5mm and the flowers are around 2-3mm, they have sweet smell.
The character of Sakaki is “榊”, which is combined “God” with “a tree”. But I don’t know why this tree has been chosen as an offering even though there are many other evergreen trees…??? I checked it, but I did not find the clear origin…

Mayumi

Hi! I’m an enthusiastic Kimono consultant, the manager of Project Japan. Beyond work, I love kimonos, relaxing in onsens, exploring music, and traveling. When it comes to food, I have a soft spot for traditional Japanese cuisine and enjoy Japanese sake, wine, whiskey, and coffee.
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