[Ocean Expo Park] Golden Flowers in Bloom: Oncidium sphacelatum

At Ocean Expo Park's Tropical Dream Center (Chura shima Botanical Garden), approximately 350 stalks and 100,000 flowers of Oncidium are now in full bloom. You can enjoy the fantastical scenery of being enveloped in golden flowers that fill the space and your field of vision. [Oncidium sphacelatum] <> Orchidaceae <> Oncidium sphacelatum. This epiphytic orchid, native to Mexico and El Salvador, produces numerous flowers on branching stems that can grow 1-2m long. Oncidium is also known as the 'Dancing Lady Orchid' because the shape of its flowers resembles a woman in a dress dancing. The Oncidium spread throughout the space will gently envelop you in a golden glow, creating a brilliant display. As you look closer, each individual flower reveals the form of a dancing woman, presenting a lovely and delicate world. The exhibition will be updated on Ocean Expo Park's official social media channels. Please come and experience the beautiful scenery of Oncidium, unique to this season, at the Chura shima Botanical Garden. [Peak Bloom] Until around late May, Reiwa 8. [Location] Tropical Dream Center (Chura shima Botanical Garden) Cattleya Greenhouse. Ocean Expo Park is a national park utilizing the former site of the Okinawa Ocean Expo. Its diverse facilities, inheriting the spirit of the Expo, allow visitors to experience the wonders of 'Sun, Flowers, and Sea.' Particularly, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium where you can encounter the Okinawan sea, the Oceanic Culture Museum where you can touch upon the life and culture of people living with the sea, and the Tropical Dream Center where you can feel the life force of nature through ancient ruins and tropical plants, are three world-class spots not to be missed. Use the 'Churaumi' (beautiful sea) as your entry point to experience the vast history and culture that lies beyond. The Tropical Dream Center (Chura shima Botanical Garden) - a '360° Tropical Experience' - adjacent to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, is a one-of-a-kind botanical garden in Japan, harmonizing ancient ruin-like architecture with diverse tropical plants. With the catchphrase '360° Tropical Experience,' it exhibits over 2,000 orchids at all times, along with tropical flowering trees, fruits, and freshwater fish. A fantastical world that can be enjoyed with all five senses unfolds here. With stunning views from the observatory and a fulfilling cafe, it is a tropical paradise that will move the hearts of adults and children alike, offering an unforgettable time.