Akebonoyama Agricultural Park|Symbol of Summer: Windmills and Sunflowers

Year 2024July 2024JulyAkebonoyama Agricultural ParkParks, theme parks and buildingsChiba prefecture (Kantou area)sunflower (Helianthus annuus)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
This photo was taken at Akebonoyama Agricultural Park, where I felt "the symbol of summer: windmills and sunflowers.

This photo, taken in 2024, shows a field of sunflowers. Until the previous year, the sunflowers had bloomed in alignment with the direction of the sunrise, but in 2024, each of the sunflowers was facing a different direction, showing a wide variety of expressions. This change allowed us to feel the free beauty in nature, which is different from a landscape that is aligned all over the place. Akebonoyama Agricultural Park is a spacious agricultural park located in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, and is a popular spot to enjoy beautiful flowers in every season. Among them, the sunflower field seen in summer is one of the park's most representative views and attracts many visitors. The scenery of sunflowers blooming majestically under the blue sky and the windmill, the symbol of the park, is like summer itself in Japan. The unique charm of this park is the exquisite harmony of the sunflower fields and windmills. The sight of sunflowers against the backdrop of the large windmills has the power to draw visitors in, and on a clear day, the contrast with the blue sky is even more pronounced. The scenery is very popular among photographers, and photos of the sunflower field and windmills together are as beautiful as a painting. Spending a moment in Akebonoyama Agricultural Park while feeling the summer sun will be a special memory.