"Plant Hunter Nishihata Kiyojun World Plant Design Exhibition" is being held at Event Square on the 8th floor of Matsuya Ginza.
Kiyojun Nishihata is the fifth generation of Hanau Co., Ltd., a wholesaler of flowers and plants that has been running for more than 150 years since the end of the Tokugawa period, and is also the representative of Sora Botanical Garden, who plays an active part in the world as a plant hunter.
If you think that plant hunter is a new occupation name, it seems that it is not the case, but it seems that it is a profession that was mainly active in Western Europe from the 17th century () to the middle of the 20th century, and it seems that it is a person who explores and adventures the world in search of useful plants used for food, fragrances, medicine, textiles, etc., and new species of ornamental plants and ornamental plants, and ornamental plants.
The world's first trip to collect valuable exotic plants is an exploration by Queen Hatchapst, a falao of the 15th century B.C.
At the venue, many plants of the shape I had never seen before were exhibited.
Some have a shocking form that doubts your eyes, "Is this really a natural product?"
The photo below shows Tamaoden of the cactus family.
However, the first impression is shocking, but it's new to me, and the shape of the plant itself is really beautiful.
The photo below shows the aeronium alboleum of the family Asteraceae.
The lighting at the venue effectively raised the plants, further enhancing exoticity.
The photo below shows the dance of a hermit of the family Asteraceae.
Mr. Nishihata's message posted at the venue, "The beauty of plants is absolute."
"Zen-style rock garden" produced by Mr. Nishihata using succulent plant was also on display.
The period is from Wednesday, September 14 to 19 (Mon).
The opening time is from 10:00 to 20:00 and the last day is until 17:00.
In addition, photography without strobe is OK at the venue.
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