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Azalea's thought
Flowers in Chuo-ku are azaleas (including Satsuki).
It was established in 1987 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the administration of Chuo Ward.
The azaleas bloom here and it's beautiful.
There is a spotted pattern on the upward petals.
This pattern is a "mitsuhyo" that informs you of the existence of honey. It is also called a guide mark, a nectar guide, etc. If you observe the flowers in detail, you can see that there is a nectar gland at the bottom of the petals with the nectar mark. Insects such as bees are attracted to flowers and helped pollinate.
<Shooted in front of Tsukiji Honganji on April 20, 2024>
Azaleas are planted on sidewalks, median strips, and around buildings.
Be careful and try to observe it.