The University of Tokyo, Institute for Ecology and Harmonious Agriculture｜Dragonfly Rest

Year 2025July 2025JulyInstitute for Ecological and Harmonious Agriculture, The University of TokyoTokyo Metropolitan areablooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotus
A summer moment captured at the University of Tokyo's Institute for Sustainable Ecology and Agriculture: a dragonfly perched on a lotus flower.
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This photograph captures a dragonfly perched upon a small lotus flower at the University of Tokyo's Institute for Ecological Agriculture. This encounter with insects, a seasonal tradition, symbolizes summer's natural beauty. During the summer special opening at the Institute for Ecological Agriculture in Nishi-Tokyo City, delicate lotus flowers are open to the public. Located in a quiet corner of the campus, it offers a healing place to relax and connect with nature, away from the city's hustle and bustle.The lotus blooms within the garden are relatively small, making it a delight to observe their delicate beauty up close. Simply watching the tiny insects resting among the flowers or the translucent texture of the petals in the light brings a sense of calm. Time flows here in a way that makes it worth visiting even without a camera. ※Admission is only available on special open days.