Most viewed - Hibiya Park and Tokyo Chrysanthemum Show 日比谷公園・東京都観光菊花大会 |
Entrance to Hibiya Park near the Imperial Palace and Ginze. One of Tokyo's most centrally-located parks. Free admission.518 views
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This crow was unafraid of humans. It was right in front of me and seemed to wait for food.469 views
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Roses in Hibiya Park, Tokyo.311 views
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About the former park manager's office.260 views
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Former park manager's office.217 views
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Tokyo Chrysanthemum Show in Hibiya Park.184 views
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Chrysanthemum Show in Hibiya Park, Tokyo.170 views
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The results can be quite spectacular or subtle. Chrysanthemums are called "kiku" in Japanese. The ordinary chrysanthemums sold by your neighborhood flower shop are mainly used for funerals or memorial services.156 views
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This is the original species of chrysanthemum. The Imperial family crest is also based on this species of chrysanthemum which was introduced to Japan from China.154 views
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Very beautiful and subtle color tones.140 views
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Kubi-kake is the name of this large ginkgo tree in Hibiya Park.139 views
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This looks more like something you would find in a tropical ocean.131 views
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I was told that most breeders are older folk, in their 60s and 70s. Young people are not taking it up.93 views
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Photo exhibition space which nobody sees.84 views
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There are numerous varieties of the chrysanthemum and breeders create new species each year. It's like orchid breeders.83 views
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Two-tone flowers are also quite common and very beautiful. 83 views
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Map of Hibiya Park. It's a medium-size park with different areas with ponds, grassy lawns, benches, outdoor stage and concert amphitheater, and tennis courts82 views
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Stone wall of a former gate of Edo Castle (now the Imperial Palace). There are steps to go to the top of this wall.81 views
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The breeders/growers belong to chrysanthemum clubs or associations which participate in competitions like this one.80 views
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Tennis courts in Hibiya Park.80 views
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The shapes, sizes, and colors are so incredibly varied.79 views
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Kumogata Pond (Cloud-shaped Pond) at Hibiya Park in autumn. 雲形池78 views
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Shinji Pond as seen from atop the castle stone wall.77 views
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Stone wall of castle gate.76 views
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Shinji Pond. 心字池76 views
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During most of Nov., the annual Tokyo-to Kanko Kikka Taikai or Chrysanthemum Show is held. An incredible variety of this revered flower is on display. One of Tokyo's best chrysanthemum shows in autumn.76 views
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More racks of chrysanthemums.76 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemums.76 views
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On top of the stone wall are benches overlooking Shinji Pond.75 views
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There is a flower bed at each of the four corners of the German-style sunken garden.75 views
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The Chrysanthemum Show was held in this grassy area next to the tennis courts. There were a good number of shacks housing the flowers.74 views
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Pelican Fountain.73 views
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Keep off the grass. This is actually a German-style sunken garden.73 views
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Crane water fountain at Kumogata Pond in Hibiya Park. This is Japan's third oldest water fountain sculpture.73 views
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One corner of Hibiya Park is occupied by the Hibiya Kokaido, an outdoor concert venue. 日比谷公会堂73 views
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About Hibiya Park in English. Hibiya Park opened in 1903 as Japan's first Western-style (mainly German) park. During the Edo Period, it used to be the Tokyo residence of important daimyos.72 views
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Kumogata Pond72 views
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Large ginkgo tree in Hibiya Park in autumn.72 views
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The Tokyo Chrysanthemum Show in Hibiya Park was a competition among world-class growers and breeders. The best flowers receive various award ribbons.71 views
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Golden chrysanthemums.71 views
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Stone wall and Shinji-ike Pond.70 views
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Nice place to have lunch for nearby office workers.70 views
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View of the garden from a bench.70 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemum.70 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemum modeled after Hakone.70 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemum.70 views
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Wisteria vines shade a few benches fronting Kumogata Pond. 70 views
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Former post used in the old Kyobashi Bridge during the Meiji Period.70 views
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About the large ginkgo tree.70 views
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Hibiya Kokaido in Hibiya Park. 日比谷公会堂69 views
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The original chrysanthemums.68 views
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Crane Fountain.68 views
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This grassy lawn we could walk on.68 views
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This event space is actually another garden in Hibiya Park lined with roses.68 views
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In Nov., a variety of roses bloom in Hibiya Park.67 views
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Outdoor stage in Hibiya Park.67 views
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Hibiya Kokaido, an outdoor concert venue. If it rains, everyone uses an umbrella. 日比谷公会堂67 views
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Spikey flower.66 views
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Golden chrysanthemums were impressive.66 views
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On weekends, Hibiya Park often has some event. This was a farmer's market event for kids.66 views
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The first grassy lawn you'll see in Hibiya Park, called Flower Garden No. 1.65 views
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Another area of Hibiya Park is here at Kumogata Pond. 65 views
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Hawaiian concert at Hibiya Kokaido.65 views
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Former watering station for horses.63 views
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But you have to keep off the grass.60 views
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