The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is very popular all over the world. This year’s Akeno Sunflower Festival, in the town of the Akeno district in the city of Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, has been held during July 18 through August 16, 2026.
Hokuto City Akeno Sunflower Festival 2026: https://www.city.hokuto.yamanashi.jp/docs/sunflowerfes.html#
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_sunflower; https://www.kew.org/plants/sunflower
Sunflower fields in the town of Akeno, Hokuto city, Yamanashi, 8/08/2026
Sunflower fields in the town of Akeno, Hokuto city, Yamanashi, 8/08/2026
Around 3:30 p.m., it rained for about 30 minutes, just a passing shower.
Sunflower fields in the town of Akeno, Hokuto city, Yamanashi, 8/08/2026
Also, please refer to the last year’s event: Hokuto City Akeno Sunflower Festival 2025: https://yamanashietsuo.net/wp-admin/post.php?post=6357&action=edit