I don't know how often this flower festival is put on.  From what people are saying it seems as though it's a yearly
event.  The festival itself is on Awaji Island so the sea breeze will keep you cool on those clear, scorching days.  I must say, I had a really good time looking at all the different species of flowers from the different countries that had exhibits present.  Well, enough talk.  Here are some pictures.
 
 

	I'm sorry to say I don't know the name of this type of flower but I love the color of it.
	This is the Yagurumaso. A lovely flower that comes in many colors from white, to light purple, blue, etc.  Good stuff, huh.
	Rupinas, a strange but undoubtedly beautiful and exotic example of flora.  I have a friend who would probably just really appreciate its shape though ^_^x
	I'm sure that most if not all of you out there know of Japan's Bonsai tree's.  this was a Gold prize winner at the festival.  This Bonsai is a pine tree, can you believe it's this small?  I was told it was probably about 100-150 years old.  That would explain the white pigment depicted in its trunk.  Beautiful.
	Finally we have a picture of a man-made waterfall.  One of the Sensei's told me that it might be a recreation of something from Brazil.  Shoot, I just thought it looked cool so I took a picture of it.