Gion Weeping Sakura-Designed Chopstick Rest Set Plate Set on Tango-no-Sekku (also known as

on Tango-no-Sekku (also known as Boys' Day)

often along with Mount Fuji

and cold drinks

Tsuyoshi Sato

Chopsticks are famous for Japanese cutlery

Gion Weeping Sakura-Designed Chopstick Rest Set Plate Set on Tango-no-Sekku (also known asThe image of the graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto, is depicted on these chopstick rests from Tosen Kiln. Weeping cherry blossoms are one of the representative flowers of Kyoto, and express Kyoto's unique atmosphere. The pink and pale green of the cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base. The paintwork is done by craftpersons with in depth knowledge of Japanese style