Like other cultures in Japan they associate the following colors (plate 8) are related to emotion and human nature

	Yellow - In the Far East, a sacred color; but it the West it can mean treachery
	Red - Passion; gets the blood flowing more intensely.
	Orange - Represents knowledge and civilization
	Violet - Stately and royal
	Blue - Cool, passive, and also symbolizes fidelity (as in true blue)
	Green - Restful and fresh
	White - Purity and truth
	Black - Gloom, sorrow and depression
Plate8 Color and Human Emotion (Japan)
(Source: http://www.temarikai.com/meaningoftraditionalcolors.htm ; June 11, 2012)

Naturally every culture has rich heritage of symbolism, taboos, metaphors that flows through generations. Creativity driven by the diverse cultural heritage has produced fine creative works in art, literature, performing arts, music, etc that reflect such heritage. The strength of healthy interactive society driven by numerous creative activities produced the range of aesthetic expressions.

Naturally every culture has rich heritage of symbolism, taboos, metaphors that flows through generations. Creativity driven by the diverse cultural heritage has produced fine creative works in art, literature, performing arts, music, etc that reflect such heritage. The strength of healthy interactive society driven by numerous creative activities produced the range of aesthetic expressions.