Arakawa Riverbank, Kofu, Yamanashi, 5/12/2025
Some Riverbank Weeds
Brown mustard (Brassica juncea) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brassica_juncea
Brown mustard, Arakawa River, Kofu, Yamanashi, 5/08/2025
Lesser Trefoil (Trifolium dubium) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trifolium_dubium; https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/trifolium-dubium/
Lesser Trefoil, Arakawa River, Kofu, Yamanashi, 5/08/2025
Shinryoku, Fresh Green Color
“Shinryoku” in Japanese refers to the fresh, vibrant green color of young leaves seen in spring and early summer, or the trees themselves displaying this color. It’s a beautiful time of year when nature feels particularly alive and refreshing.
The trees with young leaves in the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamanashi_Prefectural_Museum
Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cercidiphyllum_japonicum;
Katsura trees, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum, Fuefuki, Yamanashi, 5/06/2025
Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornus_kousa
Kousa Dogwood trees, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum, Fuefuki, Yamanashi, 5/06/2025
Lilytree (Magnolia denudata) or Yulan magnolia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnolia_denudata
Lilytree or Yulan magnolia trees, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum, Fuefuki, Yamanashi, 5/06/2025
A Fine Day in Mount Kuno Tosho Shrine
https://www.toshogu.or.jp/english/; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kun%C5%8Dzan_T%C5%8Dsh%C5%8D-g%C5%AB
Mount Kuno Tosho Shrine, Shimizu-ward, Shizuoka-city, Shizuoka, 5/05/2025
Spring Flowering Trees
Pearlbush (Exochorda racemosa): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exochorda_racemosa; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exochorda
Pearlbush, Kaneyamaen, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, 5/01/2025
Mitsuba Tsutsuji (Rhododendron dilatatum) https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9F%E3%83%84%E3%83%90%E3%83%84%E3%83%84%E3%82%B8; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azalea; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhododendron
Mitsuba tsutsuji, Kaneyamaen, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, 5/01/2025
Satsuki (Rhododendron indicum): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhododendron_indicum
Satsuki, Kaneyamaen, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, 5/01/2025
Renge tsutsuji (Rhododendron japonicum): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhododendron_japonicum
Renge tsutsuji, Kaneyamaen, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, 5/01/2025
Hotel Kaneyamaen & Bessho SASA: https://www.kaneyamaen.com/eng/
Riverbank Flowers
Siberian iris (Iris sanguinea): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_sanguinea
Siberian Iris, Arakawa River, Kofu, Yamanashi, 4/29/2025
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centaurea_cyanus
Cornflowers, Arakawa River, Kofu, Yamanashi, 4/29/2025
Hairy vetch (Vicia villosa): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicia_villosa
Hairy vetch, Arakawa River, Kofu, Yamanashi, 4/29/2025
Centaurea cyanus and Vicia villosa are considered invasive in Japan. They are non-native plants that have been introduced and can spread aggressively.
Koedo Kofu Hanakoji
Koedo (small Edo) Kofu Hanakoji is a newly opened shopping street to attract more tourists to the central Kofu area in the city of Kofu in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
(In Japanese) https://hanakouji.com/; https://kofu-kameyaza.com/; https://kofu-tourism.com/spot/872
Koedo Kofu Hanakoji, Kofu, Yamanashi, 4/28/2025
The Big Apple No. 50
The Big Apple No. 50 2025 by Sato Masaaki was donated to the city of Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan by the artist. It has been on display in the city hall.
The Big Apple No. 50 2025, Kofu City Hall, Kofu, Yamanashi, 4/27/2025
The Big Apple No. 50 2025, Kofu City Hall, Kofu, Yamanashi, 4/27/2025
Also, please visit the articles on The Big Apple No. 45 2008: https://yamanashietsuo.net/masaaki-sato-exhibition/; https://ymmt.etsuo.tokyo/2022/06/
Blooming Azalea
Azalea flowers were blooming in the gardens of Japan Plateau Dream Lookout (Nihondaira Yume Terrace), located at the elevation of 307m in Shimizu-ward in the city of Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azalea
Japan Plateau Dream Lookout: https://kkaa.co.jp/en/project/nihondaira-yume-terrace/; https://nihondaira-yume-terrace.jp/wp-content/themes/nihondaira/pdf/pamphlet_english.pdf
Azalea flowers, Japan Plateau Dream Lookout, Shimizu, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka, 4/25/2025
Misaka Farm Grape House
Peech flowers, Misaka Farm Grape House, Misaka, Fuefuki, Yamanashi, 4/16/2025
Canola flowers, Misaka Farm Grape House, Misaka, Fuefuki, Yamanashi, 4/16/2025
Soybean Paste and Koshu Fuefuki Wine, Misaka Farm Grape House, Misaka, Fuefuki, Yamanashi, 4/16/2025
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miso; https://fuefuki-wine.com/