"Kiku" is a flower that represents the fall in Japan.
From a long time ago, in Japan, the September 9 of every year is called "Choyo-no-Sekku(Chrysanthemum Festival)" .
On this day,people has compose "Waka"(a traditional Japanese poetry) ,drink the "Kikka-Shu(alcoholic drink which flavored with Chrysanthemum)" ,and wish health and longevity . In the classical literature of Japan,for example, "Makura-no-Soshi(The Pillow Book)" and "Murasaki Shikibu Nikki(Diary of Murasaki Shikibu)", has been written about this festival day".