From northern Yokohama, Japan

Selected photos of colorful irises and hydrangeas

Colorful irises are seen from May to June, while hydrangeas are mostly in June.

Flower pickers in traditional costumes at Yakushi-ike park in Machida, western Tokyo on June 11, 2012

At Yakushi-ike park in Machida, western Tokyo on June 25, 2009

Again at Yakushi-ike park in Machida on June 20, 2009

At Jyokeiji, a Buddhist temple, in northern Kawasaki on June 6, 2009