Easy Japanese news in translation: Vibrant tree peonies bloom at garden in Chiba Prefecture

Lively tree peonies reach their peak at the Mobara Tree Peony Garden located in the city of Mobara within Chiba Prefecture. This place is encircled by a wooded region where you can hear the melodies of Japanese bush-warblers and frogs. Inside an old farmhouse with a thatched roof, which was constructed 295 years ago, one can find about 2,000 tree peonies along with various other spring blossoms such as "shakuyaku" herbaceous peonies, rhododendrons, azaleas, and dogwood trees. It’s recommended to visit during early mornings or late afternoons when these colorful blooms appear most radiant.

Japanese original

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