The number of camellia flowers is increasing (Flower Calendar 1/25 issue), and the Flower Calendar video shows the blooming of camellias (mountains in autumn) and sasanquas.

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January 25, 2026 (Updated February 19, 2026)

"Flower Calendar" is news that tells you about the seasonal flowers that can be seen at Inokashira Park Zoo.

At this time of year, the hard buds of the camellias begin to grow larger and change color, and the number of flowers gradually increases.

Special feature Flower calendar video

① More and more varieties of camellias are gradually beginning to bloom. Akinoyama is characterized by its white petals with distinct red vertical stripes (vertical stripes).

[Video] Camellias (Autumn Mountains) in Bloom

② The Setsubun-so flower is small, about 2 cm in diameter, but the parts that look like white petals are actually sepals, and the true petals transform into yellow nectaries that attract bees.

[Video] Blooming of the Setsubun flower

(January 25, 2026)
(February 15, 2026: Added video (Akinoyama))
(February 19, 2026: Added video of (Setsubunso))