Close Menu
  • Home
  • News
    • UK News
    • US News
    • World News
    • Politics
      • UK Politics
      • US Politics
      • World Politics
    • Science
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • TV
    • Events
    • Humor
  • Gaming
    • iGaming
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
    • DIY
    • Events
    • Health
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Family
      • Parenting & Family
  • Finance
    • Crypto
    • Markets

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

What's Hot

Why Is Gold Hitting All-Time Highs? The Truth Banks Don’t Want You To Know

October 2, 2025

10 Shocking Food Scandals That Changed What We Eat Forever

October 1, 2025

Beyond the Headlines: The Real Story of London’s Unite The Kingdom March

September 16, 2025
Daily Digest
Subscribe
  • Home
  • News
    • UK News
    • US News
    • World News
    • Politics
      • UK Politics
      • US Politics
      • World Politics
    • Science
    • Technology
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • TV
    • Events
    • Humor
  • Gaming
    • iGaming
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
    • DIY
    • Events
    • Health
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Family
      • Parenting & Family
  • Finance
    • Crypto
    • Markets
Daily Digest
Home » When His Wife Went Blind And Lost Her Smile, He Did Something Amazing To Get Her Laughing Again
Stories

When His Wife Went Blind And Lost Her Smile, He Did Something Amazing To Get Her Laughing Again

FelicityBy FelicityFebruary 21, 20163 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Reddit Copy Link
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Threads Bluesky Copy Link Reddit Telegram

Every April crowds of tourists flock to the Kuroki house in the town of Shintomi, Japan, to see the pink flowers that cover the garden. The garden has been maintained solely by 86 year old Toshiyuki for the last 20 years, whilst his wife Yasuko acts as hostess, greeting each visitor with a warm smile. But Yasuko herself has never seen the beautiful flower garden. The reason why will touch your heart

Pink Flowers 1

The Kurokis were married in 1956. They lived on a small farm, and existed on a lowly income. But Yasuko’s cheerful disposition ensured that even if finances were tight, the house was always a happy one. The couple had three children, and for the next twenty years they had to juggle bringing up their kids and running a 24hr dairy farm. It was exhausting work, but they always had a smile on their faces.

Pink Flowers 2

After the kids had grown up and flown the nest, Toshiyuki and Yasuko started to think about retirement. Yasuko had often dreamed about traveling around Japan, seeing the sights. Toshiyuki was determined to make this dream come true for the woman who had unwaveringly supported him for over thirty years.

However, one day disaster struck. At just 52 years of age, Yasuko went blind as a result of complications from diabetes. Yasuko immediately withdrew and became depressed. Her trademark smile was gone. Toshiyuki also suffered. As he couldn’t run the farm alone, he was forced to sell up. The farm was gone, and the dream of travel had evaporated. Things looked bleak.

Then one day, Toshiyuki had an idea. If he couldn’t get his wife out of the house, then why not bring people to her? So, he set about digging a beautiful flower garden that would attract visitors from far and wide.

Pink Flowers 3

It took Toshiyuki 2 years to prepare the soil for the flowers. In summer, he pulled weeds, in the fall, he nourished the soil. He planted individual roots until pink flowers began to grow. He worked relentlessly to complete the garden.

- Advertisement -

Pink Flowers 4

After about a decade, word had got around about Toshiyuki’s garden, and visitors began to flock there to get a glimpse of the incredible carpet of pink flowers. As the tourist numbers increased, Yasuko began to get her spark back. She started leaving the house to greet the visitors as they arrived at the garden. Her trademark smile had returned.

Pink Flowers 5

Today, 3,000 square meters of pink flowers surround the Kuroki home. During Spring, the garden has 3,000-5,000 visitors every weekend! Toshiyuki has also built walkways, handrails, and benches so his wife feels safe when she goes out for a morning walk.

Pink Flowers 6

Toshiyuki still works his garden everyday. He says that it is Yasuko’s smile that keep’s him going.

Pink Flowers 7

This is a story of a husband’s love for his wife, and a woman overcoming her demons to smile again. If you are ever in Japan in Spring, be sure to drop by the Kuroki house to see the incredible flower garden up close!

Pink Flowers 8

flower garden flowers Japan Japanese Flower Garden Love story Pink flowers
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Bluesky Threads Telegram
Felicity

Related Posts

FedEx Takes To Twitter To Reveal Fate Of Bad*ss Employee Who Saved The Flag

January 30, 2017

Smiling Conman Gets $400 Refund On Television He Simply Took Off The Shelf!

January 30, 2017

Elderly Japanese Man Has Been Struggling With This Puzzle For Over Ten Years. Watch Him Finally Get Some Help!

January 30, 2017
- Advertisement -
Top Posts

Beyond the Headlines: The Real Story of London’s Unite The Kingdom March

September 16, 2025128 Views

Will Ethereum Reach $10,000? ETFs, Political Support, and Market Catalysts

August 9, 2025106 Views

Explosive Rise in Colon Cancer Tied to Bacterial Toxin Found in Tainted SALAD, Experts Warn

April 26, 202592 Views

Should You Convert Your Garage Into a Room? Read This First

April 20, 202562 Views
Don't Miss

Why Is Gold Hitting All-Time Highs? The Truth Banks Don’t Want You To Know

By LennyOctober 2, 2025

Gold Just Hit $3,900: Here’s What’s Really Happening Gold has done something remarkable in 2025:…

10 Shocking Food Scandals That Changed What We Eat Forever

October 1, 2025

Beyond the Headlines: The Real Story of London’s Unite The Kingdom March

September 16, 2025

She Escaped War, Only To Be Killed On A Train: The Story Of Iryna Zarutska

September 9, 2025
Stay In Touch
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from SmartMag about art & design.

- Advertisement -
Top Posts

Beyond the Headlines: The Real Story of London’s Unite The Kingdom March

September 16, 2025128 Views

Will Ethereum Reach $10,000? ETFs, Political Support, and Market Catalysts

August 9, 2025106 Views

Explosive Rise in Colon Cancer Tied to Bacterial Toxin Found in Tainted SALAD, Experts Warn

April 26, 202592 Views
Don't Miss

Why Is Gold Hitting All-Time Highs? The Truth Banks Don’t Want You To Know

By LennyOctober 2, 2025

Gold Just Hit $3,900: Here’s What’s Really Happening Gold has done something remarkable in 2025:…

10 Shocking Food Scandals That Changed What We Eat Forever

October 1, 2025

Beyond the Headlines: The Real Story of London’s Unite The Kingdom March

September 16, 2025

She Escaped War, Only To Be Killed On A Train: The Story Of Iryna Zarutska

September 9, 2025
Stay In Touch
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
Top Trending
68

War of the Worlds (2025): Ice Cube’s Digital Disaster With a Hidden Message

By Kash PatelAugust 20, 2025
About Us
About Us

DailyDigest.com is a trusted international news platform delivering timely, unbiased, and insightful coverage across breaking news, global affairs, technology, business, and culture. Committed to journalistic integrity, DailyDigest.com keeps readers informed with clarity and precision, providing essential context to the stories shaping our world today.

Our Picks

Why Is Gold Hitting All-Time Highs? The Truth Banks Don’t Want You To Know

October 2, 2025

10 Shocking Food Scandals That Changed What We Eat Forever

October 1, 2025

Beyond the Headlines: The Real Story of London’s Unite The Kingdom March

September 16, 2025
Most Popular

Own A Pet? Then You NEED One Of These…

These Men Film Themselves Saving Lives During A Dramatic Apartment Fire.

Viewers Go Crazy As Woman ‘Vanishes’ During Live TV Report…

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy & Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Service
© 2025 Daily Digest News Group.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.