Michinoku Coastal Trail: Hachinohe Section (Part 3)

On June 22, 2019February 2, 2020 By JenniferIn Flowers, Hiking, Scenic View, Tohoku3 Comments

Part 3 of my Michinoku Coastal Trail (Hachinohe Section) walk, exploring the floral shore - Nakasuka, and the singing beach - Osuka Beach.

Largest Nanohana (Rapeseed) Field in Japan

On June 1, 2019 By JenniferIn Flowers, Tohoku5 Comments

Seeing nanohana (rapeseed) in bloom for the first time in Aomori Prefecture's Yokohama Town, known for having the largest fields of nanohana. The nanohana here blooms slightly later than the rest of Japan from early to end May.

Cosmos Wonder in Awaji Hanasajiki

On February 2, 2019December 31, 2018 By JenniferIn Flowers, Kansai2 Comments

Leisurely strolling in Awaji Hanasajiki, a flower park with a backdrop of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Osaka Bay. Different flowers can be enjoyed here throughout the seasons, and I was happy to be able to see the cosmos even though it was already the second half of November.

Lily Garden of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture

On November 17, 2018June 6, 2019 By JenniferIn Flowers, KantoLeave a comment

Catching some lilies at the Lily Garden of Tokorozawa in Saitama Prefecture, easily reachable from central Tokyo in 45 minutes. Between mid-June to early July, enjoy the 50 varieties of 450,000 lilies at this garden.

Meigetsu-in, the Ajisai-dera during the Hydrangea Season

On November 3, 2018September 17, 2018 By JenniferIn Flowers, Kanto, Temple & Shrines6 Comments

A second trip to Meigetsu-in, the Ajisai-dera famous for its 2,500 over hydrangeas. Managed to avoid the crowds, going there on a weekday early in the morning. Now I understand why it is called the Meigetsuin Blue, for the mainly blue hues of the hydrangeas here.

Last bit of Hydrangea at Fuchu-shi Kyodo no Mori Museum

On October 6, 2018September 16, 2018 By JenniferIn Flowers, MuseumLeave a comment

Hoping to see some hydrangeas at the end of the Ajisai Matsuri at Fuchu-shi Kyodo no Mori Museum, located in western of central Tokyo. The park also features an open-air museum displaying old buildings of former merchant houses, town halls, farmhouses and school.