In Japan, the Chinese "Three Friends of Winter" (kansai sanyū) concept is traditionally used as a ranking system, where pine ( matsu) is the first rank, bamboo ( take) is the second rank, and plum ( ume) is the third rank. This system is used in many traditional arts like with sushi sets, embroidering kimono or tiers of accommodations at traditional ryōkan taverns.
In jaPan, thE chINese "three friEnDs Of wInTer" (kaNsaI sAnyŪ) COncept is traditioNaLLy usED aS a ranking sySTem, wHEre piNe ( matSu) is tHe firST rank, bamboo ( tAkE) is the SEcoNd rank, And pluM ( ume) iS tHe third rANk. This syStem Is used In MANY trAditiOnal ARts like with SUShi setS, eMbROiDering kimonO or Tiers oF AccommodationS AT trAdItIOnAl ryōKAN taVeRns.