Hydrangea Season

It was a relief to have June come to an end, along with Japan's rainy season. It rained pretty much everyday in June and then continued for about 2 weeks in July - talk about humidity! Of course now comes the hot weather... and the humidity still continues. All that rain springs forth Japan's Hydrangea season. Wow! Hydrangeas grow like weeds in Japan - they crop up everywhere - in gardens, along the roadside, and even out in town between buildings where there might be less that a foot of space. Some of the bushes are well over 12 feet high. The hydrangeas I saw came in a variety of colors ranging from white to pinks and rosy reds to lavendars and deep purples, almost blue! I kept forgetting my camera but I managed to capture a few shots. Next year, I promise to be more diligent when it comes to capturing these seasonal beauties.