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Hydrangeas bloom in central Japan

Hydrangeas bloom at a park in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 9, 2025. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced the same day that the rainy season had apparently started in the Tokai region centering on the city as well as Chugoku and Kinki regions.

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Hydrangeas bloom in central Japan

Hydrangeas bloom at a park in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 9, 2025. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced the same day that the rainy season had apparently started in the Tokai region centering on the city as well as Chugoku and Kinki regions.

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Hydrangeas bloom in central Japan

Hydrangeas bloom at a park in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 9, 2025. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced the same day that the rainy season had apparently started in the Tokai region centering on the city as well as Chugoku and Kinki regions.

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Art aquarium in Tokyo

Art Aquarium Museum Ginza holds an exhibition in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on May 31, 2025, featuring over 3,000 goldfish of about 70 varieties swimming in illuminated water tanks surrounded by wisterias and hydrangeas.

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Art aquarium in Tokyo

Art Aquarium Museum Ginza holds an exhibition in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on May 31, 2025, featuring over 3,000 goldfish of about 70 varieties swimming in illuminated water tanks surrounded by wisterias and hydrangeas.

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Art aquarium in Tokyo

Art Aquarium Museum Ginza holds an exhibition in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on May 31, 2025, featuring over 3,000 goldfish of about 70 varieties swimming in illuminated water tanks surrounded by wisterias and hydrangeas.

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Art aquarium in Tokyo

Art Aquarium Museum Ginza holds an exhibition in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on May 31, 2025, featuring over 3,000 goldfish of about 70 varieties swimming in illuminated water tanks surrounded by wisterias and hydrangeas.

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Art aquarium in Tokyo

Art Aquarium Museum Ginza holds an exhibition in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on May 31, 2025, featuring over 3,000 goldfish of about 70 varieties swimming in illuminated water tanks surrounded by wisterias and hydrangeas.

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Hydrangeas bloom in Tokyo

Hydrangeas bloom alongside a railway in Tokyo on June 21, 2024. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced the same day that the rainy season apparently began in the capital.

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Hydrangeas bloom in southwestern Japan

Hydrangeas bloom at a park in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on June 17, 2024.

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Double Seventh Festival Celebrated in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Citizens take photos on a staircase covered with "hydrangeas" in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, Aug 21, 2023. August 22 is China's Valentine's Day Double Seventh Festival.

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Double Seventh Festival Celebrated in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Citizens take photos on a staircase covered with "hydrangeas" in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, Aug 21, 2023. August 22 is China's Valentine's Day Double Seventh Festival.

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Double Seventh Festival Celebrated in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Citizens take photos on a staircase covered with "hydrangeas" in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, Aug 21, 2023. August 22 is China's Valentine's Day Double Seventh Festival.

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Double Seventh Festival Celebrated in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Citizens walk on a staircase covered with "hydrangeas" in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 21, 2023. August 22 is China's Valentine's Day Double Seventh Festival.

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Double Seventh Festival Celebrated in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Citizens take photos on a staircase covered with "hydrangeas" in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, Aug 21, 2023. August 22 is China's Valentine's Day Double Seventh Festival.

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Double Seventh Festival Celebrated in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Citizens take photos on a staircase covered with "hydrangeas" in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, Aug 21, 2023. August 22 is China's Valentine's Day Double Seventh Festival.

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Double Seventh Festival Celebrated in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Citizens take photos on a staircase covered with "hydrangeas" in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, Aug 21, 2023. August 22 is China's Valentine's Day Double Seventh Festival.

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Double Seventh Festival Celebrated in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Citizens take photos on a staircase covered with "hydrangeas" in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, Aug 21, 2023. August 22 is China's Valentine's Day Double Seventh Festival.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hydrangeas at western Japan shrine

Hydrangea flowers bloom at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on June 14, 2023.

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Hydrangeas at Kamakura temple

People stroll at Meigetsuin temple, famous for hydrangeas, in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on June 6, 2023. About 2,500 hydrangeas are now in full bloom at the temple in the ancient Japanese capital.

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Rainy season begins in parts of Japan

Hydrangeas bloom in the rain in the central Japan city of Nagoya on May 29, 2023. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced the same day that the rainy season had apparently started in the northern Kyushu, Shikoku, Chugoku, Kinki and Tokai regions.

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Rainy season begins in parts of Japan

Hydrangeas begin to bloom in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on May 29, 2023. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced the same day that the rainy season had apparently started in the northern Kyushu, Shikoku, Chugoku, Kinki and Tokai regions.

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Hydrangeas illuminated at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Hydrangeas are illuminated at Mimuroto-ji temple in trial lighting in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, on June 12, 2014.

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Hydrangeas in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Photo shows hydrangea flowers lit up during a rehearsal at Mimuroto Temple in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, on June 12, 2013, ahead of the start of the official illumination on June 15.

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Hydrangeas in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Photo shows hydrangea flowers lit up during a rehearsal at Mimuroto Temple in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, on June 12, 2013, ahead of the start of the official illumination on June 15.

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Visitors enjoy hydrangeas in Kamakura

KAMAKURA, Japan - Visitors admire the hydrangeas now in full bloom at Meigetsuin temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, on June 9.

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Hydrangeas in full bloom in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Hydrangeas are in full bloom at Asukayama Park in Tokyo's Kita Ward on June 11. Visitors can see some 2,000 hydrangeas at the park.

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Hydrangeas in full bloom

SHINGU, Japan - As much of the Japanese archipelago stays soaked in the rainy season, hydrangeas are in full bloom at the famed Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine in Nachi-Katsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 14.

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Hydrangeas in full bloom at Kamakura temple

KAMAKURA, Japan - Visitors to Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture on June 22 appreciate hydrangeas in full bloom. They can see some 2,500 hydrangeas at the temple.

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Hydrangeas in full bloom in Kamakura

The photo, taken June 26, shows ''Ajisai'' (hydrangeas) in full bloom at the Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, just south of Tokyo, amid the rainy season. The Kamakura temple is drawing a number of visitors.

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Hydrangeas in full bloom in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Hydrangeas are in full bloom at Asukayama Park in Tokyo's Kita Ward on June 11. Visitors can see some 2,000 hydrangeas at the park. (Kyodo)

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Hydrangeas in full bloom

SHINGU, Japan - As much of the Japanese archipelago stays soaked in the rainy season, hydrangeas are in full bloom at the famed Kumano Nachi Grand Shrine in Nachi-Katsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 14.