Hydrangea (ajisai - アジサイ)

Most varieties of hydrangea originate from Asia, especially China, Japan and Korea. In the second half of June it's the season of the ajisai in Japan. Specialized temples (ajisai-dera) organize all over Japan festivals where visitors can admire hydrangea in full bloom.

 

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Hydrangea garden of Hattori Farm in Mobara City, Chiba Prefecture [source]
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Visitors viewing hydrangers at the Hasedera Temple, Kamakura [source]

 

 

 

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