Photo Report

Chrysanthemum Exhibition at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo

November 15, 2018

The chrysanthemum exhibition at the Japanese garden is held every November. This event originated in 1878 in Akasaka Temporary Palace and was moved to Shinjuku Gyoen in 1929. It features around 1000 exhibitions showcasing different kinds of chrysanthemums.

Minister Harada and Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kanke with Park Officials
Viewing Edo-Giku Bed; a classical medium-flowered chrysanthemum developed in Edo (Tokyo) during the 18-19th century
Minister Harada at the Greenhouse