Saturday, March 15, 2014

SPRING HAS COME IN TOKYO.

I went to a metropolitan garden named Koisukawa-Korakuen in Bunkyo city.

              　　　　　　　　　　　   小石川後楽園に行きました。


A pond.



Engenkyo bridge. Reflecting the bridge, we would feel as if we were looking at a full moon.

円月橋です。



There are many flowers in this garden.



Sansyu.　サンシュ。



By macro lens.



Winter daphne.　ジンチョウゲ。


By macro lens.


Pheasant's eye.　福寿草。


On the way to our home, I could find some flowers.


Chick weed.　ハコベ。


Large speedwell.　オオーイヌノフグリ。


Viciahirsuta.　スズメノエンドウ。



Japanese andromeda.　アセビ（馬酔木）。



Japanese andromeda.( pink)　アセビです。


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  1. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 15, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    And a beautiful Spring it is Minoru. I love botanical gardens -- and that bridge is perfect. We have visited several Japanese gardens here in the States and they are some of our favorite places. (I wish I were able to visit some in your country!) Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:02 PM

      Dear Sallie.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I hope you will come to Japan someday.

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  2. CQUEKMarch 15, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    wonderful botanical garden. i love to spend my weekend there.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:03 PM

      Dear CQUEK.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  3. JimMarch 15, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    I love that bridge shot.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:04 PM

      Dear Jim.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  4. Alexa TMarch 16, 2014 at 1:45 AM

    Indeed so many beautiful flowers in the park! So lovely spring details...

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:06 PM

      Dear Alexa.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  5. 'TsukiMarch 16, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    I was very glad to have this walk in this garden thanks your pictures... What a pretty journey for my week-end... Very inspiring.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:07 PM

      Dear Tsuki.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  6. UnknownMarch 16, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    Hello Minoru, I love the bridge and all the flowers. After a warm week of spring we're now back to more winter like weather.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:07 PM

      Dear Gunilla.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  7. Ruth KellyMarch 16, 2014 at 4:16 AM

    Nice reflections from that bridge. Tis lovely! I am jealous that you have so many flowers blooming all ready.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:08 PM

      Dear Ruth.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  8. maryaustriaMarch 16, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    Wonderful photos! Such beautiful flowers! And a gorgeous bridge!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:08 PM

      Dear Mary.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  9. Merry WitchMarch 16, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    すっかり春めいてきましたね。お花どれも可憐に撮れています。オオイヌノフグリやハコベも負けていませんね。本当にかわいらしい。庭に生えると抜かざるを得ないのですが、私も好きです。

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:09 PM

      Dear Merry Witch.
      こんばんは。今日はとても暖かでした。　私は雑草を抜く庭がほしいです。

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  10. AnonymousMarch 16, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    Ah! Lovely blossoms of spring. Beautiful shots, Minoru.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:10 PM

      　 Dear Pat.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  11. Linda W.March 16, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful flower photos! Yes, our flowers are beginning to bloom finally!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:12 PM

      Dear Linda.
      Thank you very much for your comment. It's nice that spring has come in your neighborhood.

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  12. AnzuMarch 16, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    都内のゆったりとした公園がお住まい近くで羨ましい！
    そろそろ可愛い花が顔をのぞかせてくれているんだろうなぁと思いながら、
    家族も私も花粉症で、週末もあいかわらず 近場（元町中華街あたり）をうろうろしているだけです。
    春の花だより ありがとうございます。　 皆、それぞれ可愛いですね。

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:25 PM

      Dear Anzu.
      こんばんは。ありがとうございます。私の妻は横浜が大好きです。地下鉄が繋がってとても便利になりました。　花粉症はつらいですね。ご自愛下さい。

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  13. UnknownMarch 16, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    こんにちは
    この庭園は私も好きで、よく行きますが、春夏秋冬で木立や花の景色ががらりと変わり、飽きさせませんね。
    小さな山野草が、沢山咲く時期になり、いよいよ貴兄の出番！！　いつも拝見してるばかりですが、
    スズメノエンドウやアセビは気づかずに通り過ぎてしまうので、次回からは注意深く、探しながら歩こうと思います。

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 16, 2014 at 8:31 PM

      　弘世旅空様
      　こんばんは。そうですね。もうすぐ都立庭園の入園料が半額になるので、楽しみにしています。そろそろ、自然教育園や小石川植物園の平らな所に山野草が生えてくる季節です。

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  14. Nippon NinMarch 17, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    花たちがとってもかわいい！ポートランドでもすっかり春模様です。この公園は行ったことないですけど、すてきですね。　では私のバケットリストにメモしておきます。いつになるかわからないですけど、夢が膨らみます。

    バンジージャンプしたことがあるんですか？　

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 17, 2014 at 7:36 PM

      Dear Akemi.
      こんばんは。小石川後楽園、六義園、旧古河庭園と都立庭園が３つありますが、車でしたら、３０分の距離です。六義園と旧古河庭園はあるいても３０分かからない距離です。バンジージャンプは５年くらい前に、N.Z.
      のバンジージャンプの発祥地で飛びました。このジャンプの話題が出た時に、経験ありと答えたら、証拠を見せろというリクエストが有りましたので、載せました。バンジージャンプは楽しかったですが、宙ずり状態で、前後に揺れていたのが、怖かったです。　

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  15. Laura. MMarch 17, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    Beautiful bridge and reflection Minoru.
    Spring arrives and full of flowers.
    Happy Monday.
    a hug.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 17, 2014 at 7:37 PM

      　Ｄｅａｒ　Ｌａｕｒａ．　Thank you very much for your comment.

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  16. Minoru SaitoMarch 17, 2014 at 7:44 PM

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  17. stardustMarch 17, 2014 at 10:48 PM

    バレンタインの大雪以来１ヶ月ほどの冬眠から目覚め、ゆるゆるとブログ開始しました。こちらでも１月初めには真っ赤な実がたわわだったサンシュが黄色い花に変わりました。私も春の花を求めてカメラを持ってでかけたくなりました。東京周辺は圧倒的にいい公園や庭園が多いですね。

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM

      Dear Yoko.
      こんばんは。元武士の屋敷が、都立庭園になっている場合が多いです。東京大学も元加賀１００米の前田家の屋敷跡です。
      　ブログ再開されて良かったです。　訪問するのを楽しみにしています。

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  18. ArijaMarch 18, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful spring flowers and moon bridge. I really love Daphne odora and have a number of them in my garden for their lovely scent.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 18, 2014 at 7:02 PM

      　 Dear Arija.
      Thank you very much for your comment. Daphe flower's scent is very sweet. I like these flowers too.

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  19. Photo CacheMarch 18, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    lovely spring flowers, but i'm so enchanted by the bridge.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 18, 2014 at 7:03 PM

      Dear Photo Cache.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 18, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    What lovely spring shots.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 18, 2014 at 7:03 PM

      Dear Lady Fi.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  21. Fun60March 18, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    That bridge is beautiful as are all those flowers.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 18, 2014 at 7:04 PM

      Dear Fun60.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  22. Forest Dream WeaverMarch 19, 2014 at 4:35 AM

    Thank you for showing your beautiful Spring trees and flowers.We won't see speedwell for some time I think.

    Enjoy Spring!
    Ruby

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 19, 2014 at 5:05 PM

      Dear Ruby.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  23. CarverMarch 19, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    Those are all wonderful spring shots. Carver, ABC Wed. Team

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:51 PM

      Dear Carver.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  24. ...melody...March 20, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    The flowers you captured are just beautiful!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:52 PM

      Dear melody.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  25. VillroseMarch 20, 2014 at 3:30 AM

    Really aesthetic and calming.

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:53 PM

      Dear Villrose.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  26. Leslie:March 20, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    I have some of the white kind. But I never knew its name...now I do. Thanks!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:55 PM

      Dear Leslie.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  27. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    Beautiful bridge! And the flowers are so pretty. My favorite is the winter daphne:)

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:55 PM

      Dear Janenett.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  28. RuroushaMarch 21, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    One of my favourite gardens in Tokyo! :)

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:56 PM

      Dear Rurousha.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  29. sarahMarch 21, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    白い馬酔木は奈良公園でも、よく見ますが、ピンクの馬酔木は知らなかったのですが、かわいいですね。オオイヌフグリ等、見ると春の日溜まりを、思い出して、暖かくなります。
    Have a nice weekend!

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    1. Minoru SaitoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:57 PM

      Dear sarah.
      こんばんは。そうですね。あまる見かけないです。いろいろ春ですね。

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  30. Minoru SaitoMarch 23, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    Dear Algodao.
    Thank you very much for your comment.

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