If you thought the Sakura were the only flowers worth waiting for in Japan, think again. With the Sakura blossom over for almost 20 days (at the time of this photo), it was time for the Azalea Season. Actually the Azalea Season is a lot more colourful that the Sakura, with red, pink, purple and white flowers. Set against the greenery of all of the trees now with a full array of leaves back on them, plus the warmer weather, makes Japan a spring paradise. With the 29th being a public holiday, one of our friends brought us to the city of Uji which is just south of Kyoto city. This photo was taken in the gardens of Mimuroto-ji (temple).