"World Orchid Exhibition" exhibiting over 1000 species begins in Tokyo. More than 1,000 types of orchids were on display at the venue.
The top prize, the Japan Grand Prize, was won by Dendrobium polyanthum, which was exhibited by Takako Kamiya from Kanagawa Prefecture. Due to the heavy snowfall, the number of exhibits was 70% less than planned, so Princess Seiko was asked by Mr. Kamiya, ``Did the transportation go well?''