Toyoko Flower Greenway is a linear park in Yokohama, my hometown. The area used to be a rail track before it went underground. My father still walks every day from the top of a hill down to this area, which is about one mile (return trip).
One week was too short to explore Hokkaido, the biggest island in Japan, but I was very satisfied with its beautiful nature, amazing local delicacies, hot springs, and hospitality. I stopped by at Sapporo again before heading back to Tokyo. https://youtu.be/19cNaP9VKKo
Scientic name: Magnolia stellata Cultivar: Royal Star Royal Star magnolia is an early bloomer with white, thin, double flowers appearing before the foliage emerges in spring. It is a much smaller flower and tree size than the traditional pink or purplish “saucer” magnolia. So, it is perfect for a small …
Farm Tomita represents large-scale commercial flower fields in Hokkaido. The farm is located on a hillside, looking over Mount Tokachi. It was …
I finally finished going through tons of footage that I shot last summer. Ueno Farm really taught me what to plant for …
Sapporo must be covered by snow by now, but this video was my trip during summer, which I just finished editing. The …
This fireplace does not have a mantel; it is not easy for a garland to rest. The first attempt with floral clay …
These roses may be the last bloom for the year. The burgundy hue of the complimentary plants signals the fall season is …
Toya is a good stopover between Hakodate and Sapporo. Lake Toya is a beautiful volcanic caldera lake. The area is also known …
This is an arrangement I made for Millbrae Japanese Cultural Festival earlier this month. It was nice to see many of Sogetsu …
