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Entrance to Hibiya Park near the Imperial Palace and Ginze. One of Tokyo's most centrally-located parks. Free admission.508 views
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This crow was unafraid of humans. It was right in front of me and seemed to wait for food.460 views
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About the former park manager's office.251 views
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Former park manager's office.208 views
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Tokyo Chrysanthemum Show in Hibiya Park.176 views
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Chrysanthemum Show in Hibiya Park, Tokyo.163 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.148 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.145 views
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Kubi-kake is the name of this large ginkgo tree in Hibiya Park.134 views
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Very beautiful and subtle color tones.132 views
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Roses in Hibiya Park, Tokyo.127 views
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This looks more like something you would find in a tropical ocean.123 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.86 views
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Photo exhibition space which nobody sees.79 views
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Two-tone flowers are also quite common and very beautiful. 75 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 courts74 views
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There are numerous varieties of the chrysanthemum and breeders create new species each year. It's like orchid breeders.74 views
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The shapes, sizes, and colors are so incredibly varied.74 views
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The breeders/growers belong to chrysanthemum clubs or associations which participate in competitions like this one.73 views
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Tennis courts in Hibiya Park.72 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.71 views
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Shinji Pond as seen from atop the castle stone wall.70 views
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Kumogata Pond (Cloud-shaped Pond) at Hibiya Park in autumn. 雲形池70 views
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Shinji Pond. 心字池69 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemums.68 views
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Stone wall of castle gate.67 views
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On top of the stone wall are benches overlooking Shinji Pond.67 views
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More racks of chrysanthemums.67 views
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There is a flower bed at each of the four corners of the German-style sunken garden.66 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.66 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.66 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.65 views
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Pelican Fountain.65 views
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Keep off the grass. This is actually a German-style sunken garden.65 views
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Kumogata Pond65 views
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Crane water fountain at Kumogata Pond in Hibiya Park. This is Japan's third oldest water fountain sculpture.65 views
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Large ginkgo tree in Hibiya Park in autumn.65 views
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Stone wall and Shinji-ike Pond.64 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.64 views
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Golden chrysanthemums.64 views
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Former post used in the old Kyobashi Bridge during the Meiji Period.64 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemum modeled after Hakone.63 views
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This grassy lawn we could walk on.63 views
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Hibiya Kokaido in Hibiya Park. 日比谷公会堂63 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63 views
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Nice place to have lunch for nearby office workers.62 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemum.62 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemum.62 views
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Wisteria vines shade a few benches fronting Kumogata Pond. 62 views
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Crane Fountain.62 views
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About the large ginkgo tree.62 views
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View of the garden from a bench.61 views
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Spikey flower.61 views
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The original chrysanthemums.61 views
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Outdoor stage in Hibiya Park.60 views
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This event space is actually another garden in Hibiya Park lined with roses.60 views
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Hibiya Kokaido, an outdoor concert venue. If it rains, everyone uses an umbrella. 日比谷公会堂60 views
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Hawaiian concert at Hibiya Kokaido.60 views
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The first grassy lawn you'll see in Hibiya Park, called Flower Garden No. 1.59 views
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In Nov., a variety of roses bloom in Hibiya Park.59 views
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Another area of Hibiya Park is here at Kumogata Pond. 59 views
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On weekends, Hibiya Park often has some event. This was a farmer's market event for kids.59 views
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Golden chrysanthemums were impressive.58 views
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Former watering station for horses.56 views
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But you have to keep off the grass.54 views
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