Under the strong sunshine !

by Kazu

The flowers of hydrangea and lacecap hydrangea were fully blooming in the garden of the former guesthouse owned by the fleet-and-net owner in the port city Otaru, Aoyama Bettei "Kihinkan". 

The current owner of the facility is one of the members of the City Council. It costs so much to maintain these old building, he said. It is also important to hand down the technique to build and maintain these Japanese traditional building.

Some carp were swimming in the green water of the pond in the courtyard. Carp is strong. Entrance fee was 200 Japanese Yen or so. We should contribute to maintaining this comfortable facility and garden, I think.