We had visitors from Japan today who had a list of places they wanted to visit. One of the places they asked to see was the Hitachi Tree at Moanalua Gardens. We were rather puzzled by that since we've passed Moanalua Gardens countless times and never considered stopping there. We also had no idea what the Hitatchi Tree was. Checking on the Internet, we found out that the huge monkeypod tree had been used in a Hitachi commercial for several decades in Japan.
When we got there we were very glad they asked to see it because it was quite impressive. I guess we'd taken it for granted all these years and all that grandeur was right under our nose.
The garden right beside it was also worth the stop to enjoy and appreciate.
The first tree is very big !
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The others photos are also beautiful.
What is it in the last, red ???
The red you see in the pond are large orange carp. They were very pretty.
ReplyDeleteHa, I think everyone can tell the same story about missing a local attraction.
ReplyDeleteLovely tree, so many fish!
THAT TREE IS HUGE!!! Its been really awesome reading about your travels here. Japan is really awesome. Aspecialy at this time when my life is stressed with exam prep. Your blog provides a little escape for me =)
ReplyDeletebeautiful tree, we saw so many different ones in hawaii and the flowers...nice that you are home safe and sounds and entertaining tourists from japan!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! The tree is unbelievable. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool tree. It looks like a full-sized bonsai. Very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKay, what a beautiful tree! It is so huge!
ReplyDeleteOh, oh, oh. Big trees are a passion of mine, and this one is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a tree! What doors visitors can open for us!
ReplyDeleteThe photo on the bottom right is so striking I had to say so! Love the red from the carp. Such a neat composition.
ReplyDeleteOh, that tree!!! There is not much else to say about it. It is amazing. This is not the only one is it. It is amazing how God made these things in nature so totally unique and beautiful. A person has only to 'stop' and ponder for a moment to realize the magnificence(sp?) of it all.
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