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蓮の花

This is the Shinobazu Pond. It is a remnant of the sea from primitive ages. The Shinobazu Pond has three parts, the Lotus Pond in the south, the Boat Pond in the west and the Zoo on the water in the north. The pond measures about 2 kilometers in circumference.

It is a very nice area here and very different from the crowded streets of Tokyo. The Shinobazu Pond is also ideal for walking and therefore boys and girls have dates here and ride the boats on the pond. There is an open theater near the pond. Every night a variety of shows are presented here by first class entertainers.

Just after the Second World War, the pond was turned into rice fields because we didn’t have enough food to eat at that time.

As the Shinobazu Pond is famous for its lotuses, since the middle of Edo era it has been crowded with holiday makers. The lotuses come out in summer. It is such a pretty sight with the contrast of the white and red of the lotus blossoms and the green of lotus leaves with the pond.

渡り鳥

The Shinobazu Pond is also renowned as one of the largest wild bird habitats within the Tokyo area. Every winter, about 5,000 wild ducks migrate to this pond from northern areas such as Siberia.

The migratory ducks come annually from September to April and then return north. Common cormorants, great egrets and many other types of birds can be seen in this pond all the year round.

夏祭り

Around here from July to August, the Edo—shumi summer evening party is held for people to appreciate the charm of life in Edo era.

In addition, many people come here to enjoy the evening cool. They also enjoy Bon—dancing and looking at the garden lanterns floating in the wind. Some people wear Yukatas which is one type of summer kimono usually made of cotton and very cool to wear. Many shops are set up and with the many lanterns around the pond it is a very beautiful scene at night.

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