A vivid floral carpet

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Visitors photograph a carpet of colorful flowers in full bloom at the Shikisai-no-oka garden in Biei, Hokkaido. About 25 varieties of flowers, including salvia, marigold and cockscomb, are planted in the 14-hectare garden overlooking the Daisetsuzan mountain range. According to the facility, the flowers are growing well and can be enjoyed until about October.