Just off the western coast of Okinawa's main island, Ie-jima styles itself as an "Island of Flowers", and it certainly lives up to the name. There's an annual lily festival and towards the eastern end of the island there's a Hibiscus Garden, a very tranquil place to stroll around. There are dozens of different species of brightly colorful flowers around the garden and in its greenhouses, and the serenely turning blades of nearby wind turbines just add to the peaceful atmosphere.
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Ie-jima Hibiscus Garden
Tropical, colorful blooms on the "Island of Flowers"
By Peter Sidell
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Mandy Bartok
8 years ago
Have you been here for the lily festival as well, Peter? It's supposed to be very impressive but I never managed to make it myself.
I haven't - I've just stayed on Ie-jima the once, in summer a few years ago
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