The red is just starting to fade from the kochia bushes, but they’re still stunning! Time Out Tokyo reported that there are 33,000 in the park They look like fluff balls up close!

Here we go! A themed ice cream for the beautiful red kochia bushes

Queuing at the public toilets, it’s the one squat toilet cubical that becomes free. I might have passed, but the lady who emerged looked about 96 so it felt churlish So bend the knees and balance we did!

Off on a mini-adventure! Hitachi Seaside Park is quite a hike from where I live in Kanagawa, but currently has red kochia bushes in bloom

Viewing particular plants or trees in flower is very popular in Japan, with parks specialising in particular botanical spectacles. If you fall into step with the expected viewing occasions, you’re rewarded with easy signposting, dedicated buses, and pretty ticketing Sometimes even themed ice cream