The University of Tokyo Organization for Harmonious Ecological Agriculture｜Flowers and Dragonflies

Year 2025July 2025JulyInstitute for Ecological and Harmonious Agriculture, The University of TokyoTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus
A collaborative close-up shoot of lotus flowers and dragonflies at the University of Tokyo's Institute for Sustainable Agriculture
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This photograph captures a close-up of a lotus flower and a dragonfly at the University of Tokyo's Ecological Harmony Agriculture Research Institute. The quiet coexistence of the resting dragonfly and the flower evokes a sense of nature's harmony. At the University of Tokyo's Ecological Harmony Agriculture Research Institute in Nishi-Tokyo City, lotus flowers quietly reveal their beauty throughout the summer. While a research facility, it opens its doors to the public, offering a special place to appreciate flowers within a space enveloped in greenery and tranquility.Blooming here are low-growing, charming lotus flowers. Within close proximity to each blossom, petals swaying in soft light and the quiet presence of resting dragonflies weave a tranquil summer tale. Time flows gently here, offering a moment of quiet companionship to both photographers and those who simply gaze. ※Access is available only on special open days.