A special public viewing of the iris-like perennial plant, the Japanese iris (Ichihachi), is being held at Tokujomyoin Temple in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, to coincide with its blooming season. The purple and white flowers are softly coloring the grounds of the nunnery.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
