Hydrangea festival at western Japan shrine

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, June 14 Kyodo - "Miko" shrine attendants perform a ritual during an annual hydrangea festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on June 14, 2025, to pray for people's health and safety. (Kyodo)

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea=June 9,2025,Japan

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea=June 9,2025,Japan

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea=June 9,2025,Japan

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea=June 9,2025,Japan

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea=June 9,2025,Japan

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea

Seasonal flowers Hydrangea=June 9,2025,Japan

Hydrangea art featuring Osaka expo mascot

Hydrangea art featuring Osaka expo mascot

Photo taken on May 28, 2025, shows hydrangea flowers portraying Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, at Mimuroto-ji temple in Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan.

Hydrangea art featuring Osaka expo mascot

Hydrangea art featuring Osaka expo mascot

Photo taken on May 28, 2025, shows hydrangea flowers portraying Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, at Mimuroto-ji temple in Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan.

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

NANNING, CHINA - MARCH 25, 2025 - Internet celebrity chimpanzee "Sammy" plays with hydrangea at Nanning Zoo in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, China on March 25, 2025.

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

NANNING, CHINA - MARCH 25, 2025 - Internet celebrity chimpanzee "Sammy" plays with hydrangea at Nanning Zoo in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, China on March 25, 2025.

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

NANNING, CHINA - MARCH 25, 2025 - Internet celebrity chimpanzee "Sammy" plays with hydrangea at Nanning Zoo in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, China on March 25, 2025.

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

NANNING, CHINA - MARCH 25, 2025 - Internet celebrity chimpanzee "Sammy" plays with hydrangea at Nanning Zoo in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, China on March 25, 2025.

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

NANNING, CHINA - MARCH 25, 2025 - Internet celebrity chimpanzee "Sammy" plays with hydrangea at Nanning Zoo in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, China on March 25, 2025.

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

NANNING, CHINA - MARCH 25, 2025 - Internet celebrity chimpanzee "Sammy" plays with hydrangea at Nanning Zoo in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, China on March 25, 2025.

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

NANNING, CHINA - MARCH 25, 2025 - Internet celebrity chimpanzee "Sammy" plays with hydrangea at Nanning Zoo in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, China on March 25, 2025.

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

NANNING, CHINA - MARCH 25, 2025 - Internet celebrity chimpanzee "Sammy" plays with hydrangea at Nanning Zoo in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, China on March 25, 2025.

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

NANNING, CHINA - MARCH 25, 2025 - Internet celebrity chimpanzee "Sammy" plays with hydrangea at Nanning Zoo in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, China on March 25, 2025.

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

Internet Celebrity Chimpanzee Sammy

NANNING, CHINA - MARCH 25, 2025 - Internet celebrity chimpanzee "Sammy" plays with hydrangea at Nanning Zoo in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, China on March 25, 2025.

Giant Panda Panda Hi

Giant Panda Panda Hi

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Giant panda panda hi sits on the ground playing with a "hydrangea" designed by a keeper, which contains carrots that pandas love to eat, at the giant panda House at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 6, 2024.

Giant Panda Panda Hi

Giant Panda Panda Hi

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Giant panda panda hi sits on the ground playing with a "hydrangea" designed by a keeper, which contains carrots that pandas love to eat, at the giant panda House at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 6, 2024.

Giant Panda Panda Hi

Giant Panda Panda Hi

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Giant panda panda hi sits on the ground playing with a "hydrangea" designed by a keeper, which contains carrots that pandas love to eat, at the giant panda House at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 6, 2024.

Giant Panda Panda Hi

Giant Panda Panda Hi

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Giant panda panda hi sits on the ground playing with a "hydrangea" designed by a keeper, which contains carrots that pandas love to eat, at the giant panda House at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 6, 2024.

Giant Panda Panda Hi

Giant Panda Panda Hi

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Giant panda panda hi sits on the ground playing with a "hydrangea" designed by a keeper, which contains carrots that pandas love to eat, at the giant panda House at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 6, 2024.

Giant Panda Panda Hi

Giant Panda Panda Hi

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Giant panda panda hi sits on the ground playing with a "hydrangea" designed by a keeper, which contains carrots that pandas love to eat, at the giant panda House at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 6, 2024.

Giant Panda Panda Hi

Giant Panda Panda Hi

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Giant panda panda hi sits on the ground playing with a "hydrangea" designed by a keeper, which contains carrots that pandas love to eat, at the giant panda House at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 6, 2024.

Giant Panda Panda Hi

Giant Panda Panda Hi

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Giant panda panda hi sits on the ground playing with a "hydrangea" designed by a keeper, which contains carrots that pandas love to eat, at the giant panda House at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 6, 2024.

Giant Panda Panda Hi

Giant Panda Panda Hi

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Giant panda panda hi sits on the ground playing with a "hydrangea" designed by a keeper, which contains carrots that pandas love to eat, at the giant panda House at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 6, 2024.

Giant Panda Panda Hi

Giant Panda Panda Hi

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Giant panda panda hi sits on the ground playing with a "hydrangea" designed by a keeper, which contains carrots that pandas love to eat, at the giant panda House at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 6, 2024.

Giant Panda Panda Hi

Giant Panda Panda Hi

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - Giant panda panda hi sits on the ground playing with a "hydrangea" designed by a keeper, which contains carrots that pandas love to eat, at the giant panda House at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 6, 2024.

[Breaking News]Hydrangea flowers

SANAGOUCHI, Japan, July 8 Kyodo -Hydrangea flowers are in full bloom on a plateau in Sanagouchi, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on July 8, 2024.(Kyodo)

Hydrangea flowers

SANAGOUCHI, Japan, July 8 Kyodo -Hydrangea flowers are in full bloom on a plateau in Sanagouchi, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on July 8, 2024.(Kyodo)

Hydrangea flowers

Hydrangea flowers

Hydrangea flowers are in full bloom on a plateau in Sanagouchi, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on July 8, 2024.

Hydrangea flowers

Hydrangea flowers

Hydrangea flowers are in full bloom on a plateau in Sanagouchi, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on July 8, 2024.

6 months after strong earthquake in Ishikawa Pref.

6 months after strong earthquake in Ishikawa Pref.

Hydrangea flowers bloom from within debris in the Ishikawa Prefecture city of Suzu, central Japan, on June 30, 2024, about six months after a strong earthquake hit the area on Jan. 1.

Hydrangea flowers at Kyoto temple

Hydrangea flowers at Kyoto temple

Hydrangea flowers are lit up on a test basis at Mimuroto temple in Uji in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 6, 2024, ahead of a nighttime special illumination for the general public June 8-June 23.

Hydrangea flowers at Kyoto temple

Hydrangea flowers at Kyoto temple

Hydrangea flowers are lit up on a test basis at Mimuroto temple in Uji in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 6, 2024, ahead of a nighttime special illumination for the general public June 8-June 23.

Hydrangea flowers at Kyoto temple

Hydrangea flowers at Kyoto temple

Hydrangea flowers are lit up on a test basis at Mimuroto temple in Uji in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 6, 2024, ahead of a nighttime special illumination for the general public June 8-June 23.

KAMAKURA IN THE RAIN

KAMAKURA IN THE RAIN,Kamakura and hydrangea, Kotokuin Temple, Great Buddha of Kamakura, temple, rain=Date: July,1994, Place:Kamakura, Kanagawa,JAPAN=Date:1994, Place:JAPAN

China Flower Industry

China Flower Industry

Villagers protect hydrangeas in full bloom at Zhongjing village of Zhijian Township in Hezhang county, Bijie city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, June 16, 2023. Due to the characteristics of local hydrangea with large corolla, long flowering period, not easy to drop, droop, suitable for making dried flowers or immortal flowers, welcomed by foreign markets, products in short supply. At present, in addition to the development of chrysanthemums, lavender, Shibazura and other varieties suitable for local planting, the local government is continuing to develop natural aromatherapy, daily chemical products, etc., to enhance the added value of flower planting, so that the flower industry has become one of the leading industries to increase local income and get rich.

China Flower Industry

China Flower Industry

Villagers protect hydrangeas in full bloom at Zhongjing village of Zhijian Township in Hezhang county, Bijie city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, June 16, 2023. Due to the characteristics of local hydrangea with large corolla, long flowering period, not easy to drop, droop, suitable for making dried flowers or immortal flowers, welcomed by foreign markets, products in short supply. At present, in addition to the development of chrysanthemums, lavender, Shibazura and other varieties suitable for local planting, the local government is continuing to develop natural aromatherapy, daily chemical products, etc., to enhance the added value of flower planting, so that the flower industry has become one of the leading industries to increase local income and get rich.

China Flower Industry

China Flower Industry

Villagers protect hydrangeas in full bloom at Zhongjing village of Zhijian Township in Hezhang county, Bijie city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, June 16, 2023. Due to the characteristics of local hydrangea with large corolla, long flowering period, not easy to drop, droop, suitable for making dried flowers or immortal flowers, welcomed by foreign markets, products in short supply. At present, in addition to the development of chrysanthemums, lavender, Shibazura and other varieties suitable for local planting, the local government is continuing to develop natural aromatherapy, daily chemical products, etc., to enhance the added value of flower planting, so that the flower industry has become one of the leading industries to increase local income and get rich.

China Flower Industry

China Flower Industry

Villagers protect hydrangeas in full bloom at Zhongjing village of Zhijian Township in Hezhang county, Bijie city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, June 16, 2023. Due to the characteristics of local hydrangea with large corolla, long flowering period, not easy to drop, droop, suitable for making dried flowers or immortal flowers, welcomed by foreign markets, products in short supply. At present, in addition to the development of chrysanthemums, lavender, Shibazura and other varieties suitable for local planting, the local government is continuing to develop natural aromatherapy, daily chemical products, etc., to enhance the added value of flower planting, so that the flower industry has become one of the leading industries to increase local income and get rich.

China Flower Industry

China Flower Industry

Villagers protect hydrangeas in full bloom at Zhongjing village of Zhijian Township in Hezhang county, Bijie city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, June 16, 2023. Due to the characteristics of local hydrangea with large corolla, long flowering period, not easy to drop, droop, suitable for making dried flowers or immortal flowers, welcomed by foreign markets, products in short supply. At present, in addition to the development of chrysanthemums, lavender, Shibazura and other varieties suitable for local planting, the local government is continuing to develop natural aromatherapy, daily chemical products, etc., to enhance the added value of flower planting, so that the flower industry has become one of the leading industries to increase local income and get rich.

China Flower Industry

China Flower Industry

Villagers protect hydrangeas in full bloom at Zhongjing village of Zhijian Township in Hezhang county, Bijie city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, June 16, 2023. Due to the characteristics of local hydrangea with large corolla, long flowering period, not easy to drop, droop, suitable for making dried flowers or immortal flowers, welcomed by foreign markets, products in short supply. At present, in addition to the development of chrysanthemums, lavender, Shibazura and other varieties suitable for local planting, the local government is continuing to develop natural aromatherapy, daily chemical products, etc., to enhance the added value of flower planting, so that the flower industry has become one of the leading industries to increase local income and get rich.

China Flower Industry

China Flower Industry

Villagers protect hydrangeas in full bloom at Zhongjing village of Zhijian Township in Hezhang county, Bijie city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, June 16, 2023. Due to the characteristics of local hydrangea with large corolla, long flowering period, not easy to drop, droop, suitable for making dried flowers or immortal flowers, welcomed by foreign markets, products in short supply. At present, in addition to the development of chrysanthemums, lavender, Shibazura and other varieties suitable for local planting, the local government is continuing to develop natural aromatherapy, daily chemical products, etc., to enhance the added value of flower planting, so that the flower industry has become one of the leading industries to increase local income and get rich.

China Flower Industry

China Flower Industry

Villagers check hydrangea dehydration in Zhongjing village, blacksmith Township, Hezhang county, Bijie city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, June 16, 2023. Due to the characteristics of local hydrangea with large corolla, long flowering period, not easy to drop, droop, suitable for making dried flowers or immortal flowers, welcomed by foreign markets, products in short supply. At present, in addition to the development of chrysanthemums, lavender, Shibazura and other varieties suitable for local planting, the local government is continuing to develop natural aromatherapy, daily chemical products, etc., to enhance the added value of flower planting, so that the flower industry has become one of the leading industries to increase local income and get rich.

China Flower Industry

China Flower Industry

Villagers protect hydrangeas in full bloom at Zhongjing village of Zhijian Township in Hezhang county, Bijie city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, June 16, 2023. Due to the characteristics of local hydrangea with large corolla, long flowering period, not easy to drop, droop, suitable for making dried flowers or immortal flowers, welcomed by foreign markets, products in short supply. At present, in addition to the development of chrysanthemums, lavender, Shibazura and other varieties suitable for local planting, the local government is continuing to develop natural aromatherapy, daily chemical products, etc., to enhance the added value of flower planting, so that the flower industry has become one of the leading industries to increase local income and get rich.

China Flower Industry

China Flower Industry

Villagers protect hydrangeas in full bloom at Zhongjing village of Zhijian Township in Hezhang county, Bijie city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, June 16, 2023. Due to the characteristics of local hydrangea with large corolla, long flowering period, not easy to drop, droop, suitable for making dried flowers or immortal flowers, welcomed by foreign markets, products in short supply. At present, in addition to the development of chrysanthemums, lavender, Shibazura and other varieties suitable for local planting, the local government is continuing to develop natural aromatherapy, daily chemical products, etc., to enhance the added value of flower planting, so that the flower industry has become one of the leading industries to increase local income and get rich.

China Flower Industry

China Flower Industry

Villagers protect hydrangeas in full bloom at Zhongjing village of Zhijian Township in Hezhang county, Bijie city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, June 16, 2023. Due to the characteristics of local hydrangea with large corolla, long flowering period, not easy to drop, droop, suitable for making dried flowers or immortal flowers, welcomed by foreign markets, products in short supply. At present, in addition to the development of chrysanthemums, lavender, Shibazura and other varieties suitable for local planting, the local government is continuing to develop natural aromatherapy, daily chemical products, etc., to enhance the added value of flower planting, so that the flower industry has become one of the leading industries to increase local income and get rich.