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Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Iris and morning light illuminating the bridge

This photo was taken at Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden from a little distance to show the irises, the bridge, and the sun glistening in the morning light.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park)｜Fields of irises at the beginning of blooming and blue sky

This photo was taken at the Higashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park), showing a field of irises at the beginning of bloom and a refreshing blue sky.

2026May 2026MayTokyo Metropolitan areaHigashimurayama Iris Festival (Kitayama Park)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese iris

Poppies in the sky｜Red poppy carpet and blue sky

This photo was taken at Poppies in the Sky, with a carpet of red poppies all around and a clear blue sky.

2026May 2026MaypoppySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Poppies in the Skyblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Poppies in the sky｜Red poppy fields with a view of the mountains

This photo of poppies in the sky shows a field of poppies dyed bright red, a mountain range in the distance, and a blue sky.

2026May 2026MaypoppySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Poppies in the Skyblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Poppies in the sky｜Lane and red poppy field

This photo was taken at Poppies in the Sky, with an awareness of the pathway leading to the side, the carpet of red poppies and the expanse of blue sky.

2026May 2026MaypoppySaitama prefecture (Kantou area)Poppies in the Skyblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)

Sunrise over rice paddies after rice planting

This photo shows a peaceful sunrise scene in Ibaraki Prefecture, with the sun rising over rice paddies that have just finished planting.

2026May 2026Maymorning glowMorning glow and evening glowpaddy fieldVarious SceneryIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)Ibaraki Prefecture

Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Iris under the bridge shining in the backlight

This photo was taken at the Suigo Ushio Iris Garden, where countless irises bloom under the bridge, backlit and glistening.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Iris in the morning glow

This photo was taken at Suigo Ushio Iris Garden, where many irises bloom in the backlight and the park is enveloped in a morning glow.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Iris Garden in the morning with depth

This photo was taken at Suigo Shihorai Iris Garden at a time of day when the sun was rising slightly above the ground, with the depth of the iris garden in mind.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Iris flags and iris scenery

This photo was taken at Suigo Ushio Iris Garden, keeping in mind the banner in the back of the garden.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Iris Festival banner fluttering in the wind

This photo was taken at the Suigo Ushio Iris Garden, showing the irises in the Iris Garden and the "Iris Festival" banner fluttering in the wind under the green wisteria trellises.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihorai Iris Garden｜Beautiful light purple irises

This photo was taken at Suigo Ushio Iris Garden, focusing on the well-shaped light purple flowers among the colorful irises in bloom.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihorai Iris Garden｜Iris Garden over the banner

This photo was taken at Suigo Shihorai Iris Garden from the side of the banner to show the depth of the Iris Garden.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Purple irises catching the light

This photo was taken at Suigo Ushio Iris Garden, with the beautiful purple irises from an angle and with the light hitting them.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Sparkling white irises

This photo was taken at Suigo Ushio Iris Garden with beautiful white irises, with the light shimmering on them.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Iris shining in the backlight

This photo was taken at the Suigo Ushio Iris Garden, showing the beautiful irises glistening in the backlight.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Iris Garden with paths and depth

This photo was taken at the Suigo Ushio Iris Garden, with the depth and flow of the pathway in mind, and the Iris Garden as a whole.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Color contrast of purple irises

This photo was taken at Suigo Ushio Iris Garden to show the contrast in color between the dark purple and light purple irises.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihorai Iris Garden｜Iris that shines like a jewel

This photo was taken at Suigo Ushio Iris Garden at the moment when irises of very beautiful shapes catch the light and shine like jewels.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden｜Iris iris field shining in the backlight

This photo was taken at the Suigo Shihorai Iris Garden, where the backlighting makes the iris field look like a sparkling jewel.

2026May 2026MaySuigo Itako Iris Gardenblooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)Japanese irisIbaraki prefecture (Kantou area)