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| Photos taken by K. Okamoto at Maruyama Park in Saitama Prefecture in April 2003. | ||
| About Cherry Blossom (Prunus Yedoensis) |
Somei-Yoshino or Prunus Yedoensis belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae). It usually grows to about 7 meters high. Prunus Yedoensis is a very popular cherry tree in Japan as it grows fast and has beautiful bloom. In spring it first blooms a pale pink colour blossom and by the time the petals are ready to fall has changed to white. (Copy Right: Kokugo Dai Jiten Dictionary. Shinsou-ban (Revised edition) ｩ Shogakukan 1988 | |
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| Shiba-Sakura in Japan | ||||
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| Photos taken by K. Okamoto at Hitsuji-yama Park in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture in May 2003 | ||||
| About Shiba-Sakura (moss pink) |
"Sod Cherry" is a direct translation of "Shiba-sakura". It was given this name because of the similarity of it's pink colour blossom. Moss-pink is a herbaceous perennial belonging to polemoniaceous family. Originating in North America, it has often been used as a hedge for a garden bed. It blooms from March till May in Japan covering the ground with its small (about 15 mm in diameter) but thick flowers. The colour of bloom varies from pale pink, white and wisteria violet, etc. (Copy Right: Kokugo Dai Jiten Dictionary. Shinsou-ban (Revised edition) Shogakukan 1988) | |||
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| Scenery of Takachiho Town | ||||
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| Matinal cloud sea | Vesper cloud sea | A water mill house in autumn | Takachiho Railways | Waterfall of "Manai" |
| Display of above photos granted by Takachiho town, Miyazaki Prefecture | ||||
| About Takachiho Town | ||||
| Takachiho Town is located on the northern boarder of Miyazaki prefecture in the middle of the Kyushu mountains. This area has been famous for one of the Japanese myths, "creation of Japan". On Takachiho Peak nearby, the god Ninigi-no-Mikoto is said to have descended to earth. Its origin is the source of much speculation. It is estimated that this area has been inhabited from 4,000 years B. C. With a height of 300 meters above sea level, the climate is dynamic with significant change in every season, attracting many visitors. For more information, please visit Takachiho town website at http://www.town-takachiho.jp/menu/menu.htm (In Japanese language only) | ||||
| About Miyazaki Prefecture | ||||
| Miyazaki Prefecture is located in the south east of Kyushu island, one of four major islands forming Japan.With its expansive, lush land and deep blue sea, Miyazaki is a resort area abundant in sunshine and greenery. It has countless legends and myths that bring out its charm with many fascinating tourist spots that await your visit. For more information about beautiful Miyazaki Prefecture, visit their official website of at http://www.pref.miyazaki.jp/english/index.htm (English language page) | ||||
 Cherry Blossom in Japan (2) Photos by Kiyoshi Takashima |
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| Weeping Cherry (11 Apr. 2002) at Banna Temple Ashikaga City, Tochigi Pref. |
Cherry Blossom (9 Apr. 2005) at Chidoriga Fuchi Edo Castle, Tokyo |
Cherry Blossom at Night (9 Apr. 2005) at Chidoriga Fuchi |
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| About Weeping Cherry |
Weeping cherry belongs to Prunus pendula Maxim.f.ascendens Ohwi Family. It has many slim branches hanging down vertically. It sometimes grows as tall as 20 meters high. Weeping cherry has beautiful pink bloom (single or multiple petals). This is an ornamental tree loved by Japanese. (Copy Right: Kokugo Dai Jiten Dictionary. Shinsou-ban (Revised edition) ｩ Shogakukan 1988 | ||