Mito the capital city of the Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, which is located in the northeast of the Kanto region, is an idyllic capital city surrounded by natural elements like water and the lush green landscapes. Even its name derived from nature. In ancient Japan, river tributaries and lakes were called `minato' or rather `mito'; hence the name for Mito city as it is situated between the Nara River and Lake Senba.
Even the symbolicisms of the city revolve around nature. They have an official city tree, the plum tree, an official city bird, the Pied Wagtail and also the official city flower, the Bush Clover . Such are the symbols of Mito city as they are found in abundance in Mito and due to their intrinsic qualities and beauty.
There is even a Mito's Citizens' Charter, the English version as follows;
`Ever youthful, striving for tomorrow, we, the citizens of this
tradition- steeped, plum blossom city of Mito, resolve to:
Love nature and build a beautiful city.
Deepen our understanding and build a city of culture.
Be diligent and build a prosperous city.
Observe the laws and build a city comfortable to live in.
Work with one accord and build a genial city'
Analyzing the Citizens' Charter, we can tell that it is their pledge to contribute to the growth of the city. Such is again emphasized in the emblem of Mito City, which is the star-shape, being symbolic of vigorous growth and development. Also from the Citizens' Charter, we can tell that the citizens of Mito place much emphasis in maintaining the nature and culture of the city. Phrases like `Love nature' and `Deepen our understanding and build a city of culture' tell us those attributes are important to them and are prevalent in their value sys...
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While at the Museum of Modern Art, one might as well busk in Mito's serene and serendipitous scenery and drop by the Kairakuen Park. Nationally famous as a plum park, Kairakuen Park is one of the three great parks of Japan. This park was created in 1841 by the ninth Mito Clan Lord Nariaki Tokugawa. Its name means that the park is not only for the enjoyment of the Clan lord but also for the common people. This 13-hectare park has 3,000 plum trees of 100 varieties and with the coming of Spring, attracts crowds of plum blossom viewers. The park also flowers in Summer with azaleas and in Autumn with Japanese bush clover. The Kobuntei Villa nestled among the cedars and bamboos on the west side of the park were used for the clan lord's relaxation and for poetry meetings to which writers and artists were invited. It has a plain but distinctive atmosphere.
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