May 17, 2026: Rose Garden in Hattori Ryokuchi Park

May 17, 2026: Visited the rose garden in Hattori Ryokuchi Park, just steps from my home, on Sunday morning. It’s become that wonderful time of year when I wake up to the song of bush warblers.






































May 22, 2026: Breakfast in Hattori Ryokuchi Park 












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