Colors of My Heart

In June, Hibiya Park enters a particularly beautiful season, when it is adorned with a rich variety of flowers under the gentle, soft light characteristic of early summer. The first to catch the eye are the roses, with numerous varieties reaching their peak bloom mainly in the First Flower Garden. Their vibrant colors—red, pink, and white—along with their delightful fragrance, offer great enjoyment to visitors. Hydrangeas, which are indispensable to the rainy season landscape, bloom gracefully along the pathways and in shaded areas. Their blue and purple blossoms become even more vivid when touched by the rain, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere of the park. In addition, agapanthus, bearing refreshing bluish-purple flowers atop slender, upright stems, come into full bloom in the latter half of June, adding a cool and elegant touch to the early summer scenery. Furthermore, flowers resembling lilies, such as Hemerocallis (commonly known as daylilies), can also be seen. These are character...