Henon bamboo flowers only once every 120 years, then dies. Discover the science, ecology, and cultural significance of this rare phenomenon witnessed in Mie Prefecture, Japan.

On July 28, 2025, Sentei-ya Sora attended the on-site inspection for the “Kameyama City Biodiversity Coexistence Area Certification.” This program, launched in 2023, designates and supports areas of high biodiversity value within the city. On this day, we had the honor of guiding staff from Kameyama City’s Industry & Environment Division and the official certification reviewers through the bamboo forest at Hōin-ji Temple. Although slightly nervous, it was a valuable opportuni

(July 12, 2025 – Trail Camera Footage) On July 13, 2025, a trail camera set up beside an artificial nest box at the exhibition garden “Green & Smile Sanpo-michi” in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, captured the breeding behavior of Great Tits (Parus minor). Only a few days earlier, incubation was confirmed. The footage now revealed that the parents had entered the full-fledged chick-rearing stage. Location: Sanpo-michi Exhibition Garden, Suzuka City, Mie, Japan Equipment: Trail c

This year, Sentei-ya Sora carried out the annual garden maintenance at the wedding venue Yokkaichi Harbor Onoe Villa in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. Work Process We began with manual weeding and fallen leaf cleaning. Nearly half a truckload of leaves was collected and disposed of. , we performed pesticide spraying on the Ternstroemia (Mokkoku), applied herbicide around the entrance and enclosed spaces, and carefully treated other necessary areas as well. Seasonal Highlights Ami