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gqtuazon

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Just wanted to share these pictures that I took 3/9/13 in Miurakaigan just south west of Tokyo. They are in full bloom already and they attract a lot of people. Can't blame them.

Sakura with mustard and their yellow flowers bloomed in sequence. Very interesting combination.

For your viewing pleasure.

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Fuji X10 Sakura 004 by gqtuazon, on Flickr

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Fuji X10 Sakura 009 by gqtuazon, on Flickr

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Sakura 108 by gqtuazon, on Flickr

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Sakura 065 by gqtuazon, on Flickr

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Sakura 046 by gqtuazon, on Flickr

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Sakura 043 by gqtuazon, on Flickr

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Sakura 059 by gqtuazon, on Flickr

That's all folks!
 
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Rexer John

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Air pollution I guess, not anywhere near as bad as China but any country making products for the world has pollution problems.

Japan is beautiful, no wonder the Japanese are so keen on photography.

EDIT: Well I always thought it was pollution as with China but an internet search says it's not pollution.

It is a common misconception among foreigners who come to Japan that the people wearing white cotton face masks on the streets are sheltering from pollution. In fact, they are usually performing a public service by trying to keep their cold germs to themselves.
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gqtuazon

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Rick M said:
Wow! those are beautiful!
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Thanks Rick.

nikonpup said:
face masks, flu/cold or pollen? Shot any mustard blooms?
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Hi Ron. With these flowers in full bloom, there are a lot of people who are also suffering allergies due to the pollen which also includes my wife and daughter. I assure you that the air around us very clean unlike the air in mainland China.

Here is a picture of the mustard flower.

Mustard flower by gqtuazon, on Flickr


Honey Bee by gqtuazon, on Flickr
 
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gqtuazon

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Rexer John said:
Air pollution I guess, not anywhere near as bad as China but any country making products for the world has pollution problems.

Japan is beautiful, no wonder the Japanese are so keen on photography.

EDIT: Well I always thought it was pollution as with China but an internet search says it's not pollution.
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The quote that you found is accurate. It is more of a courtesy on not to spread any cold or any potential germs to the public.
 
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nikonpup

Senior Member
thanks for the mustard bloom, bee is great. To me it's funny to see the mustard plants grown as a flower, as a kid on a farm they where a weed to be removed.
 
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Michael J.

Senior Member
Did I mention it that this thread is full of awesome photos? No? So I am going to do it now: "I like those photos a lot. They give me such a happy feeling and I am walking along the street and the smell riches mt nose. WOW.
 
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