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White chrysanthemums are a standard floral offering. (© Pixta)
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Atsumono are thickly blooming varieties boasting several hundred petals. (© Pixta)
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Kudamono have tubular petals that make blooms appear as if they have burst open. (© Pixta)
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The large chrysanthemum crest on the gate of Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo has a diameter of 150 centimeters. (© Pixta)
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The chrysanthemum design on Japanese passports also has 16 petals. (© Pixta)
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Ichimonji have flat blooms with hull-shaped petals. They are often called gomonshō-giku for their resemblance to the chrysanthemum of the imperial family crest. (© Pixta)
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Kikka no ohitashi is a dish of blanched, vinegared chrysanthemum flowers. (© Pixta)
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Small, edible chrysanthemum flowers are frequently used as a garnish for sashimi. (© Pixta)
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