Japanese Lessons in Midori.
There are so many reasons to stan “Midori”. Let’s mindfully scroll through some of them...
Midori is the most common Japanese word for the colour green. But which shade of green?! Good question!
Apparently, according to The Powers That Be at Internet HQ, Midori is a bright, vibrant shade of green, often described as neon or emerald green. It’s used to represent the general concept of "green" in the Japanese language. Minty Sweet!
It’s also used poetically to describe things like nature, and it can also represent the vibrancy of nature, particularly young, fresh growth like new leaves and shoots.
And while we’re on the topic of poems, this Japanese verse is a lovely way to ideate around the concept:
Midori no ki, atatakai kioku, fuyu no hi ni
which translates to
Green tree, warm memory, on a winter's day.
Otherwise, midori can also be referred to as the colour of Kingfisher feathers, a way to describe new life (like a newborn bouncing baby!), and is even a popular girls’ name in Japan, which is associated with qualities like fame, wealth and nature.
FYI, colour nerds, the hex code for Midori is #2A603B. What a green scene!
OK, but let’s get into the nitty-gritty of the Midori brand...
Midori Yuru log stamps
In pink, blue and green! Stamp it up, Pulp Philatelists (stamp enthusiasts). Use them on letters, postcards, school work (both teachers and students!), wrapping paper, or your hand! Animals, cats, dogs, you choose.
Midori Yuru Log Notebooks
YURU LOG Notebook in size B6.
H186 x W125 x D5mm / Product: H182 x W123 x D5mm.
MD PAPER Cream.
5mm Dot Grid, 80 pages.
Enough said. It's simply a magnificently aesthetic way to take notes.
Midori Sticky Notes
The size of these Sticky Notes is a perfect fit for the Self-Inking Stamps. The booklets feature three types of paper and are designed so that each sheet can be removed from anywhere without compromising stability, thanks to the glue binding on the top of the pages.
The paper is very high quality and a pleasure to write on!
Contents: Total 70 sheets - white x 30/ Kraft x 20/ Tracing Paper x 20.
Booklet Size: h70mm x w70mm x d7mm.
Package Size: h112mm x w76mm x d8mm.
Evergreen
Turns out, the colour green's best attribute is its strong association with nature, promoting feelings of calm, freshness, and vitality. AND it's known for its positive psychological effects, including stress reduction and improved mental well-being.
Peachy Green! xx