After the cherry blossom season in Tokyo, Japan, the pink hues give way to a sea of blue flowers

By: Nic

As the cherry blossom season ends in the Kanto region of Japan, it's time for the landscape to transition from pink to blue, as 4.5 million nemophila flowers are about to bloom.

This year, an unusually warm spring in Japan has caused the cherry blossom season to start about two weeks earlier than usual. As a result, the cherry blossoms in the Kanto region (including Tokyo) have already faded, and now an astonishing sea of blue nemophila flowers has emerged at Hitachi Seaside Park (also known as Hitachi Kaihin Kōen).

The park is located on the coast of Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, covering an area of 200 hectares. It features large flower gardens and, in early summer, a stunning display of blooming nemophila. The park also has cycling paths where visitors can enjoy the scenery around the grounds, as well as picnic areas and more.

Previously, the nemophila flowers in the park would typically bloom around early May during holiday periods, drawing large crowds since most Japanese students and workers have time off. However, this year’s warm weather has caused the flowers to bloom earlier. Currently, around 70% of the flowers have bloomed, and conditions are expected to be at their best before the holidays, allowing visitors to avoid the crowds.

 

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