Iris garden at Meiji Shrine.
Believe it or not, this idyllic little spot is in the middle of Tokyo!

This was a fun encounter with some of our missionaries in Arisugawa Park, across the street from the Tokyo temple.  Look closely and you can see the Angel Moroni statue above the trees.

 Sakura at Shinjuku Gyoen

 The famous camellia tree outside the mission home in all its splendor.

 A late-blooming variety of cherry tree.

 These beautiful trees line the street by the church.

Some 150 koinobori strung across Lake Akaya in Gunma ken - a truly spectacular sight!

An old bamboo forest.

Lovely kimonos.

Gardens surrounding a temple.

Springtime at Arisugawa Park.  

Its a gorgeous setting, made even more special by a glimpse of the Angel Moroni across the street.