Thursday, November 27, 2014

SHINJUKU IMPERIAL GARDEN IN TOKYO.

 Shinjuku imperial garden is located central area in Tokyo. We enjoyed autumn season there .


A Japanese garden.















Tufted ducks. キンクロハジロです。


A rose garden.


Tokyo metropolitan government office.


Closing up.


There are many trees and flowers in this garden.


Dawn redwoods.　メタセコイアです。



Oriental plane trees.　プラタナスです。



A Japanese maple tree.


A kind of maple tree.　タムケヤマです。


Closing up.


October cherry blossom.　十月桜です。


Closing up.


Erica.　ジャノメエリカです。



Closing up.


Flowing quince.　ヒボケです。


Loyal jasmine.　ソケイです。


Rose.


Paper white.


Closing up.



Japanese narcissus.


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My blogger friend and her family came to Japan from Malaysia.. We invited them for supper in our house.


We went to a metropolitan garden very near from our house.


We enjoyed the night scene in this garden.


Rikugien garden.　六義園です。



I took a photo. Lina and her family and my wife.

Lina attend Lake Kawaguchiko full marathon in the coming Sunday.

I hope she will get a prize at the marathon.

Sharing with Sky Watch Friday. Weekend Reflections.
Saturday's Critters. Today's Flowers.






















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63 comments:

  1. Linda W.November 27, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Those fall colors are gorgeous! Especially the night shots - nice! Good luck to your friend in her marathon.

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 27, 2014 at 10:43 PM

      Deasr Linda.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  2. Laura. MNovember 27, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Fall colors always wonderful. Minoru !!
    For here is running out. Good luck to Lina. Very beautiful your wife;))
    Good Thursdays.
    a hug

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 27, 2014 at 10:44 PM

      Dear Laura.
      Thank you very much for your comment. Reading your comment my wife will feel happy.

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  3. eileeninmdNovember 27, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Wow, beautiful Autumn colors and flowers.. Your photos are lovely.. Good Luck to Lina on the marathon.. Have a happy day!

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 27, 2014 at 10:45 PM

      Dear Eileen.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 27, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    Wow - what stunning shots! And I love those night shots too.

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 28, 2014 at 7:33 PM

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

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  5. Alexa TNovember 28, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    Wow! It's really autumn, there? It looks like spring with all those gorgeous blooms, daffodils, cherry blossoms in fall, so stunning?!!!! And I love the red maples trees leves and the golden leaves on platan's street... So much beauty you've found in the garden and the night shots, as well! A wonderful time for family and good luck to your friend at marathon!

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 28, 2014 at 7:34 PM

      Dear Alexa.
      Thank you very much for your comment. There are a few kind of cherry trees which would bloom in autumn.

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  6. JimNovember 28, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful colours.

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 28, 2014 at 7:35 PM

      Dear Jim.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 28, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Such serene beauty. The night shots are awesome.

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 28, 2014 at 7:35 PM

      Dear Pat.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  8. LindaNovember 28, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    Your photos are so gorgeous!!! :)

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 28, 2014 at 7:36 PM

      Dear Linda.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  9. stardustNovember 28, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    新宿御苑は都会のオアシスですね。薔薇がまださいているということはまだ東京でも霜が降りてないんでしょうか。手向け山という紅葉初めてです。ブログフレンドとの交友も活発なようですね。お宅に招待してあげるなど、奥様のご協力は相当なもの。素敵な方ですね。どこかのブログで、栗の皮をむかない・・とこぼしておられましたが、そんなの些細なことです。^0^／

    Yoko

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 28, 2014 at 7:41 PM

      Dear Yoko sama.
      こんばんは。霜の降りるのは、真冬に数回あるだけです。Yoko様の御主人はお料理をお手伝いするそうですね。あれは事実を書いただけです。
      　彼らは来日９回目、だいの和食好きです。　それでも妻は大変だったようです。

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  10. Minoru SaitoNovember 28, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    Dear Felicia.
    Thank you very much for your comment.

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  11. rainfield61November 29, 2014 at 12:12 AM

    Oh, I have just completed my half marathon run 2 weeks ago.

    Full marathon? am planning to.

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 29, 2014 at 8:27 PM

      Dear rainfield61.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  12. Lisa GordonNovember 29, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    What a beautiful family you have, Minoru!

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 29, 2014 at 8:28 PM

      Dear Lisa.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  13. jahreszeitenbriefeNovember 29, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Thank you for this beautiful walk through a Japanese Garden in Tokyo! These wonderful colors... Here it is grey now and the nearest Japanese Garden (in the Gardens of the world in Berlin) is closed now until springtime... Looking at your pics I remember the Japanese Garden in Buenos Aires I visited 10 years ago. I had a good time there...

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 29, 2014 at 8:29 PM

      Dearjahreszeitenbriefe.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  14. VieraNovember 29, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    The colours are tremendous and I love the night shots so much... Wonderful photos Minoru as usual...

    and I wish Lina a best luck in marathon run...

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 29, 2014 at 8:30 PM

      Dear Viera.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I hope so.

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  15. eileeninmdNovember 29, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    Hello Minoru, stopping back to say thank you for sharing your ducks and post with my critter party.. Enjoy your day and new week ahead!

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 30, 2014 at 8:20 PM

      Dear Eileen.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  16. TexWisGirlNovember 29, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    such beautiful autumn scenes and lovely reflections! glad you were able to connect with your friend, too. :) cute tufted ducks.

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 30, 2014 at 8:21 PM

      Dear TexWisGirl.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  17. UnknownNovember 29, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    Hello Minoru, Wonderful photos once again. I love the autumn colours and the night scenes. I wish you a lovely weekend.

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 30, 2014 at 8:22 PM

      Dear GGunilla.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  18. 'TsukiNovember 30, 2014 at 2:53 AM

    What a perfect garden to enjoy momiji...

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 30, 2014 at 8:22 PM

      Dear Tsuki.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  19. Margaret Birding For PleasureNovember 30, 2014 at 3:03 AM

    such a beautiful garden with fantastic colours in the foliage and te reflections are amazing. Have a lovely weekend.

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 30, 2014 at 8:24 PM

      Dear Margaret.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  20. Fun60November 30, 2014 at 4:31 AM

    Love the night time reflections.

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 30, 2014 at 8:25 PM

      Dear Fun60.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  21. JudyNovember 30, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    What gorgeous images!! My favourite is the first of the night scenes!!! But I love all the reflections!!!

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 30, 2014 at 8:25 PM

      Dear Judy.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  22. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©November 30, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Spectacular colors and flowers!
    ~

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 30, 2014 at 8:26 PM

      Dear ifthethunderdontgetya.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  23. DeniseinVANovember 30, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    How lovely to be able to meet up with your blogging friend. That's a lovely photo and the garden you showed is a place I would love to see. Thanks you so much for sharing.

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 30, 2014 at 8:27 PM

      Dear Denise.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  24. Thomas LeeDecember 1, 2014 at 2:15 AM

    Avery colorful Imperial garden in autumn

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  25. alpDecember 1, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    Unas fotos impresionantes...muy bonitas...un saludo desde Murcia....

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    1. Minoru SaitoDecember 4, 2014 at 7:41 PM

      Dear alp.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  26. Forest Dream WeaverDecember 3, 2014 at 2:43 AM

    Hi Minoru, your autumnal foliage is very beautiful, it must be pleasant and relaxing to spend time in these gardens. Lovely photos!

    Enjoy your week,
    Ruby

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    1. Minoru SaitoDecember 4, 2014 at 7:42 PM

      Dear Ruby.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  27. Nippon NinDecember 3, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    なんだか、いつも’へえー’　の声をあげてしまいます。これもそうです。花々の写真が可憐で、うまく撮れてます。東京ｌのど真ん中にあっていいスポットですねえ。十月桜が、孤独さがあるけれど、美しい。まだ紅葉もあって得した気分になりませんか？　斎藤さん宅の近くにあるという六義園、いつか散歩したいです、、、夜の景色も素晴らしい。

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    1. Minoru SaitoDecember 4, 2014 at 7:46 PM

      Dear Akemi sama.
      こんばんは。紅葉と桜と両方見られてとても得した気分です。六義園は柳沢吉保の屋敷あとです。
      今度、東京にいらした節には、六義園と夕食に招待いたします。　是非いらして下さい。

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  28. sarahDecember 3, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    緑の多い日本庭園をもつ公園に気軽に行けていいですね。タムケヤマは、見事ですね。葉がハゴロモに似てます。庭のハゴロモは、今日の寒さと強風で、ほとんど散ってしまいました。インドネシアからのお友達、きっとお喜びでしょう。マラソン、がんばられた事でしょう。
    Have a nice day!

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    1. Minoru SaitoDecember 5, 2014 at 11:18 AM

      Dear sarah.
      こんにちは。タムケヤマは見頃を迎えていると、案内に出てました。多くの人が集まっていて、人の途切れた時に撮影しました。
      　ハゴロモを検索して見ました。　タムケヤマに良く似ていますね。
      　マレーシアから、来られた彼女はいつか、東京マラソンに出たいと言ってました。

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  29. Kirsty VittetoeDecember 4, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    Beautiful, I love Japanese garden.

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    1. Minoru SaitoDecember 5, 2014 at 11:18 AM

      Dear Kirsty.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  30. linaDecember 4, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    The autumn colour are really lovely.

    And thank you again for your hospitality.

    I'll be posting up the trip report soon. :)

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    1. Minoru SaitoDecember 5, 2014 at 11:20 AM

      Dear Lina.
      Thank you very much. I received your post card from Mt.Fuji. Thank you again. I hope you have nice days in Japan. I am looking forward to seeing your new post.

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  31. TomokoDecember 5, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    プラタナスのローアングルの写真素敵です！　東京に緑が多く、紅葉のスポットも沢山あることって案外世界で知られていないのでは？沢山東京のポストして下さいね。なんと魅力的な美しい奥様！！
    実家東京なんです。結婚するまで赤坂と祖師谷大蔵で過ごしました。新宿と聞くとピンピンと反応します。

    同居してる義理母に手がかかるようになってますので、しばらくブログお休みしています。また時間のある時訪問させて頂きますね！

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    1. Minoru SaitoDecember 5, 2014 at 8:31 PM

      Tomoko 様
      　こんばんは。東京のご出身ですか。私は新宿区に生まれ、人生のほぼ100％、東京で過ごしています。
      　プラタナスの写真、気が付いていただき光栄です。　色々撮ってみましたが、ピンと来ないので低い角度から撮りました。
      　お母様の介護ですか、大変ですね。私も両親を介護しました。　訪問して下さると嬉しいです。

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  32. cosmosDecember 7, 2014 at 11:09 PM

    こんばんは。新宿御苑は春に娘宅を訪ねた帰り寄りました。その広さ、桜の見事さ、木々の美しさ、庭園の落ち着き・・・どれもが素晴らしいなと思いました。秋も魅力が一杯ですね。また訪れてみたいです。自宅に外国の方をお招きするのは、奥様の力が大きいですね。私ももっと料理が上手ならいいのですが。素敵なご夫婦ですね。

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    1. Minoru SaitoDecember 8, 2014 at 7:18 PM

      Dear cosmos.
      こんばんは。ありがとうございます。手軽に行けて楽しめる御苑が有って、楽しいです。マレーシアの方々は日本食が大好きですので、お料理は苦労せずに済んだ様です。　妻の協力があって招待出来ますので、感謝しています。

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  33. Twilight ManDecember 10, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    The colourful trees in Autumn is always lovely and your photos look like nice paintings.
    It was so nice and kind of you to host a dinner for Lina and her family in Tokyo. I am sure they
    had a good and memorable time. Come visit Kuala Lumpur and we will pamper you too!

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