 Last additions - Karasuma Mizunomori Lotus Pond 水生植物公園みずの森 |
Kusatsu Dream Windmill used to supply power to the Lotus Pavilion at Mizunomori. It is 95 meters tall up to the top of the blade tip. The diameter of the blades is 70 meters. Rated output was 1500 Kw. Will be dismantled soon due to old age.Apr 14, 2014
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Even outside Mizunomori, more lotus hug the lakeshore in summer.Apr 14, 2014
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Lotus species is called Karasumasan. Glad I visited when I did. Apr 14, 2014
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However, in summer 2016, these lotus plants died. Cause remained a mystery for a while until experts concluded it was due to sandy soil.Apr 14, 2014
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Sad to report that this huge lotus field stopped growing and blooming from summer 2016. There is very little chance for its recovery.Apr 14, 2014
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Experts have concluded that the lake bottom has become too sandy instead of having the fine clay-like soil that the lotus require.Methane gas is also on the increase and there's a lack of oxygen due to the layers of dead lotus plants.Apr 14, 2014
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Oct 20, 2005
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Lotus Pavilion indoor water gardenOct 20, 2005
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Water lilies.Oct 20, 2005
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Water lilies and Lotus Pavilion.Oct 20, 2005
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Oct 20, 2005
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Lotus at Karasuma Peninsula in Kusatsu.Oct 20, 2005
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Mt. Mikami in background of lotus pond in Kusatsu.Oct 20, 2005
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Oct 20, 2005
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The lotus used to bloom in July. In 1975, there was only 4 hectares. By 2004, it covered 13 hectares.Oct 20, 2005
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Lotus pond at Karasuma Peninsula.Oct 20, 2005
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Entrance to Mizunomori garden (Suisei Shokubutsu Koen Mizu no Mori). Open 9 am to 5 pm (enter by 4:30 pm). Closed Mon. MAPOct 20, 2005
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Huge lotus pond at Karasuma Peninsula in Kusatsu, Shiga. Used to bloom in summer.Oct 20, 2005
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