Kasai Rinkai Park|A soft summer scene where rare lemon-colored sunflowers shine

Year 2025August 2025Augustsunflower (Helianthus annuus)Tokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Kasai Rinkai Park
A refreshing photo capturing the morning sun shining on rare lemon-colored sunflowers at Kasai Rinkai Park

This photograph captures the morning sun shining on a slightly unusual pale lemon-colored sunflower at Kasai Rinkai Park, creating a striking image with its soft hues. For photography enthusiasts, Kasai Rinkai Park in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, is a must-visit destination. Its vast grounds offer natural scenery perfectly complemented by the striking presence of a metropolitan Ferris wheel, creating a location with exceptional compositional freedom. Especially in summer, the sunflower fields provide a foreground, while the Ferris wheel in the background allows for shots with depth and balance. The changing light throughout the day means even the same composition yields completely different photos, which is part of its charm.

Date & TimeAugust 17, 2025 *There is a photo diary.
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationKasai Rinkai Park
Address6-2 Rinkai-cho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/400s
ISO400
Shooting route on the same dayKasai Rinkai Park →directional marker or indicatorShinagawa Hanakamichi →directional marker or indicatorTokyo Tower

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