[June 9] We have updated the hydrangea blooming status💠✨ Currently, they are 50% in bloom, but they will soon reach their peak! We are featuring the current state of the garden and the latest blooming status on our blog🫧 Please take a look for your outing reference. https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260609...

This is the light purple Kitayama Yuzen Chrysanthemum blooming in the Hisada District of Sakyo Ward, Kyoto. It is a beautiful flower that only blooms in this area around mid-July, and the view at sunrise is breathtaking.

Introducing Rental Bicycles 🚲🚲 At the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai, we offer rental bicycles called "Peachari" for convenient travel and sightseeing within the village 😊 Choose between two types of bicycles: "regular bicycles" and "electric bicycles," based on your physical strength‼️ The popular tourist spot "Rokka no Mori" is about 1 km from the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai, which takes approximately 5 minutes by bicycle 🎵 Why not use the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai as your base and explore the village by bicycle for unforgettable memories? To apply, please visit the general information desk located in the "Country Plaza" at the Roadside Station Nakazatsunai 🤗 🔶Rental Period: From Friday, April 24 to Sunday, October 25 🔶Rental Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 🔶Rates ●Regular Bicycle: 200 yen for 4 hours ●Electric Bicycle: 200 yen for 2 hours 🔶Access 🚗About 40 minutes by car from Obihiro Station, and about 20 minutes by car from Obihiro Airport 🚗 🚌About 1 hour by bus from Obihiro Station (nearest stop: get off at Roadside Station Nakazatsunai) *Important Notes 📍Rental bicycles are not available for advance reservations. Thank you for your understanding. 📍The use of Peachari is restricted to within the village. 📍Please return by 5:00 PM. 🔶Contact Information Nakazatsunai Village Tourism Association TEL 0155-68-3390 (8:30 AM to 5:15 PM) https://kankou-nakasatsunai.com//

Umekita Plaza at Grand Green Osaka As you step into Umekita Park, the first thing that catches your eye is the "large roof" designed by the architectural unit SANAA. It envelops the space with three soft curves spanning 120 meters from north to south, beneath which lies a complex facility featuring the information dissemination center "PLAT UMEKITA," along with cafes and large event spaces. Surrounding it is the spiral staircase "Gate Lantern," which serves as a guiding light for people at night. The plants in the park are primarily selected from those native to the Uemachi Plateau in Osaka, evoking the city's history and culture. Trees that change color in autumn, such as cherry blossoms, maple trees, and katsura, along with flowers like azaleas and camellias, showcase the beauty of Japanese nature throughout the seasons. Why not take a leisurely stroll in the park, where the scenery changes with the seasons? You wouldn't believe that this is in the middle of the city There were hydrangeas blooming... It's a nice plaza filled with greenery in Umeda, Osaka... A great place has been created in the city center 😊😊😊.

Taken on June 6, 26. These are the hydrangeas at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine. They look like 🩷.

The "Flower Full Project" is a community development activity to welcome visitors to Lake Akan Onsen with beautiful flowers! Today, everyone in the hot spring district planted cute pink flowers in hanging baskets and set them up around the hot spring district.

【A Summer Retreat Behind the Hotel】 You can feel the temperature rising significantly, and the hot summer is approaching. It's a relief that the morning and evening breezes are still cool.🎐🍃 For those who want to enjoy a refreshing atmosphere, Kourakuen, a pure Japanese garden behind Hotel Morimu, is highly recommended. The spring foliage and azaleas stand out beautifully against the greenery. The white flowers are called Asebi. Written in kanji, it is 「馬酔木」. The leaves are toxic, and horses that eat them can become numb in their legs and have difficulty walking. This is how it got the name Asebi. The gazebo within the garden is perfect for potluck picnics or leisurely tea time. The sound of leaves rustling in the breeze and the chirping of little birds will soothe your ears.

Updated the hydrangea blooming status on June 5th 💠✨ The hydrangeas at Shimoda Park are still about 50% in bloom! Blooming in the mass area is also progressing 💭💜 ⚠️Currently, there are service interruptions on some sections of the Izukyu Line. Please check the latest service information before your visit. For more details on the blooming status, click here 👇 https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260605...

Photographed on June 1, 26. I found a blue hydrangea.

Event Announcement 📣 The "Tokachi Ohira Plain Exchange Festival," where you can experience the charm of agriculture up close, will be held on Sunday, June 7th 😊 We have prepared a variety of content, including experiential programs in collaboration with local students and universities, as well as gourmet delights from Tokachi 🎵 🔷Agricultural Machinery Experience: From historical old farming tools to cutting-edge robotic tractors and toy tractors, a wide range is on display‼ 🔷Hands-on Workshops: Experience making "pork skin bookmarks" and "pressed flower bookmarks" with students from Obihiro Agricultural High School 😍 🔷Fun Learning Booths: Experience cow displays and hands-on activities from Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine's "Dairy Farming, How About It?" as well as free tastings and surveys of meat products devised by high school students. Tokachi's gourmet delights will also gather together! ❗😍 Enjoy delicious local flavors to your heart's content 🍴 A special day where both adults and children can get excited! We warmly invite you to come with your family 🤗 https://www.tokachi-a-muse.jp/daiheigen...

The local sake 'Daisekkei' is beloved in Azumino. This regional sake features a rich flavor and crisp dryness, using meltwater from the Northern Alps as its brewing water. From everyday favorites enjoyed during casual evening drinks to high-class varieties highly rated at tasting competitions, there is a wide selection available. At the directly managed store 'Hanamon Daisekkei,' which has been renovated from an old traditional house from the late Edo period, you can enjoy tastings and shopping in a calm atmosphere.

At the Roadside Station "Hanakumu" Flower Park, the weather has become just right for a stroll while enjoying soft serve ice cream. However, on days when the temperature suddenly rises to 30°C, the heat can be overwhelming.♨ If you stop by the roadside station, be sure to visit the adjacent flower park. Flowers peek out from between the swaying grasses in the gentle breeze. Please take your time to explore both the area cultivated by the caretaker over the past few years and the area currently being redesigned. In summer and autumn, the garden will showcase various beautiful sights.🌼🌿🏵️ Don't forget to grab a soft serve ice cream made from grass-fed milk available at the roadside station's shop as your companion for the stroll.🍦 The caretaker also has an Instagram account where they share daily updates on the garden! Check it out at @kamu_natural_garden https://www.instagram.com/kamu_natural_garden?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==... - Flower Park Entrance Fee: 200 yen for high school students and above *Free for villagers - The window painting created in spring will be on display for about one more month. Visiting Hanakumu after 2 PM, you can see the sunlight illuminating the painting on the floor, which was truly beautiful. I hope everyone visiting Hanakumu has a wonderful time! #Flower Park #Hanakumu #Garden

We have updated the hydrangea blooming status💠✨ Thanks to the good weather, the opening ceremony successfully concluded in the morning😌🌿 Despite being the first day, many guests have visited the garden! We are introducing the current blooming status and the venue atmosphere on our blog📸💠 Please take a look👇 https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260601...

The 53rd Maruseppu Wisteria Festival will be held. Highlights include a mimicry stage show by SARI, performances by the twin performers PLuto, and a singing performance by Fumiya Tokodai! Don't miss the outdoor concert by the local Engaru High School Brass Band and the Yamabiko Taiko drum performance! Enjoy the beautiful wisteria trellises while having fun at the event! Date and Time: Sunday, June 7th, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM Location: Maruseppu Wisteria Garden (Kōsai-ji Temple and Heiwazan Park Special Venue) *Please note that the content may change in case of rain. *The wisteria photos are reference images from last year.

Photographed on May 25, 2014. The hydrangeas have started to bloom.

In the corridor of Aobayuen, seasonal flowers trapped in transparent spheres shimmer under the summer light. A moment where I couldn't help but stop my feet in front of the colorful world that unfolds above. This captures the fantastical "hidden summer scenery" that exists right beside our everyday lives.

🗣️ 2026 Iso Tsutsuji Blooming Information At the Kawayu Visitor Center, we observe and publish the blooming status of the Iso Tsutsuji clusters from three fixed points every day (excluding closed days). We recommend checking the blooming status and planning your visit to the Iso Tsutsuji clusters at your preferred timing✨ Feel free to use this information for strolling and trail information around Mt. Io.

Taken on May 25, 2014. This is the flower water and wind chimes at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin.

Taken on May 25, 2014. This is the flower water at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. There are many chicks here.🐥🐥🐥

Taken on May 25, 26. This is the flower water at Naritasan Kawagoe Betsuin. The chick is adorable, isn't it? 🥰 The flower language of blue roses symbolizes dreams coming true, miracles, and God's blessings.

Taken on May 23, 2014. This is the flower water ritual at Kawagoe Hachiman Shrine.

Taken on May 23, 2014. This is the flower water offering at Kawagoe Hachiman Shrine.

The large-flowered bellflower at Bansai Fureai no Mori is in full bloom! The large-flowered bellflower is blooming in the "Fureai no Mori" that spreads along the way from Bansai Onsen to Horokayantou. Be sure to visit this natural flower field where you can feel the arrival of spring! For tourist information about Taiki Town, click here! https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp//

Taken on May 25, 2014. This is the flower water basin at Kawagoe Hachiman Shrine.

The non-flying airplane and local train The Sangi Railway Hokusei Line, one of the few narrow-gauge railways in Japan today. Along the line, seasonal flowers bloom, making it a popular railway, but the point about the non-flying airplane is a place known only to a few. Inabe City, Mie Prefecture April 2026

Taken on May 25, 2024. I found hydrangeas (🤍) at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Taken on May 25, 2014. These are the remnants of cherry blossoms at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Since I take photos at the same time, they tend to look quite similar.

【Night Cherry Blossom Illumination and Tea Ceremony】 Despite being covered in snow and exposed to strong winds, the cherry blossoms remained intact. For two days following the holiday at the beginning of May, a night cherry blossom illumination and tea ceremony were held. This location, situated behind Korakuen Garden, is a perfect spot for viewing the Ezo cherry trees. As the sky darkened, the scattered lights gradually intensified in brightness. Visitors gazed in admiration at the sparkling cherry trees, branches, and petals. While enjoying the illuminated night cherry blossoms, we savored sweets and tea, making for a delightful evening.🌙 Illumination Support: Nishiokoppe Gakkai #Tea Ceremony

The hydrangeas at Shimoda Park are starting to bloom (^○^) While many flowers are still green, they are expected to change color all at once with the rain forecast at the end of the month ☔✨ From June 1st, we will hold the 55th Shimoda Onsen Ajisai Matsuri for a month! The best viewing time is expected to be around mid-month. Please come and visit Japan's largest hydrangea garden! ✨

Photographed on May 22, 2026. This is the flower arrangement at Hara Florist.