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<\/a><\/p>\r\nThe\u201cOpen Garden and Flower Tour\u201d was planned by the local citizen group \u201cOpen Garden Lovers Association\u201d. \u00a0For the 7th time this year, 26 private house gardens have made their gardens available, mainly in the Takada area. \u00a0During the period, anyone can enter the gardens and enjoy the flowers freely.<\/p>\r\n
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This is the house of Kiichiro Kawase, who is participating for the first time, in Saiwaicho, Joetsu City. \u00a0He started gardening while living under the COVID-19 restrictions. \u00a0Mr. Kawase says, “The flowers and creatures in the garden develop slowly over time, enhancing their natural beauty. \u00a0I have arranged my garden with this in mind”<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n At\u00a0Mori Michiko\u2019s house near the movie theater \u201cTakada Sekaikan\u201d in 6-chome, Honcho, Joetsu City, Lady Banks\u2019 roses have been in full bloom since April. \u00a0There are several other types of roses, which will be in full bloom by the end of this month.<\/p>\r\n Ms. Mori said, \u201cWe are planting various kinds of flowers. \u00a0The flower blooming are just as beautiful when they are three-quarters in bloom as when they are in full bloom.”<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n At Iwamoto Pharmacy on Honchi-dori, Joetsu City, you can enjoy the flowers behind the store. \u00a0Hiroko Iwamoto from the pharmacy said, “People who walk along the Gimyo River say that they are looking forward to seeing them.”<\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n