The Camellia japonica, or tsubaki in Japanese, is a majestic flower, famous for blooming in winter. Found throughout East Asia, it is perhaps most revered on the volcanic island of Izu Oshima in ...

At the heart of Izu-Oshima is the Mount Mihara (758m), an active volcano which is the source of several interesting sites. This island is also known for its Tsubaki, or camellia flowers, blooming ...