The Shimanami Kaido is a scenic route that links Japan’s main island to Shikoku, passing over six major islands in the Seto Inland Sea. This 70-kilometer road is well-known among cyclists, yet it also provides the opportunity to explore the broader regions of all the islands by car. Part 1 …
This is a Halloween-themed wall arrangement. The spiders are handmade from Eucalyptus seed pods with pipe cleaners. Materials: Asiatic Lily, Kofuji Wisteria branches, Curly Willow, Eucalyptus seed pods
Takehara is located just an hour and a half away from Hiroshima Station via the JR Kure Line, and it offers easy access from Hiroshima Airport. The charming old town area is often referred as the “Little Kyoto of Aki” due to its picturesque historical architecture dating back to the …
I participated in ArtScapes 2023 in Golden Gate Park on September 23rd and 24th, a biennial floral arrangement show hosted by the …
Osakikamijima, situated in Hiroshima Prefecture and adjacent to Shimanami Kaido, is a serene island in the Seto Inland Sea. A lot of …
The city of Hiroshima was the second destination on my nine-day trip through the Seto Inland Sea last month. Peace Boulevard, situated …
Itsukushima Island was the first destination on my nine-day trip through the Seto Inland Sea earlier this month. The person who was …
Taking an all-day workshop at Sogetsu HQ in Tokyo was quite an experience. Sairin Mori taught us how to build artwork out …
Gardenia may only last a day or two as a cut flower but is worth bringing indoors. The intense, sweet fragrance of …
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is situated in Southwest Austin, Texas. This trip was from April when my son had soccer games …
