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Blind Wife's Joy: Husband's 20-Year Flower Project
13 Oct
Summary
- Husband planted thousands of pink flowers for his blind wife.
- The garden took over two decades to develop.
- The flower garden became a popular tourist attraction.
When Yasuko Kuroki lost her eyesight, her husband Toshiyuki Kuroki sought a way to bring her back into the world. He began cultivating a garden of vibrant pink shibazakura flowers on their property in Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture.
Toshiyuki devoted over two decades to this endeavor, transforming their land into a spectacular floral landscape. What started as a personal project to provide Yasuko with company and sensory experiences bloomed into a significant attraction.
The garden, particularly beautiful in March and April, drew over 7,000 visitors each year. People were captivated not only by the flowers but also by the heartwarming story of Toshiyuki's dedication.
In 2017, after approximately three decades, Toshiyuki concluded the garden's general public opening due to the physical demands of its upkeep as he aged.
