Iris flowers are seen at Horikiri Shobuen Iris Garden in Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward, June 13, 2025. Some 6,000 Japanese iris plants in around 200 varieties are in full bloom, delighting visitors with their vibrant white and purple hues. The peak viewing period is expected to continue until around June 20. Horikiri has long been known as a famous spot in Tokyo for its irises and is said to have been the subject of “nishiki-e” woodblock prints by artists including Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858).
(Japanese original by Mimi Niimiya, Tokyo Photo and Video Department)
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