It’s all about horticultural inspiration.
I had the opportunity to exhibit an arrangement and help the Ikebana Teachers Federation organization at the San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival. I rehearsed this arrangement twice, but the main structure fell apart 30 minutes before the show on Saturday. With the help of Katsuko Sensei and Mina, we managed …
I had an opportunity to do volunteer rose pruning at Red Morton Park in Redwood City. We spent three Saturdays to prune 300 + brushes. Rose hips were too pretty to be tossed. So, I kept them for an arrangement. Materials: Rose hips, Rose (Secret), Japanese Anemone, Wisteria vines
Naoshima is the last stop for my nine-day journey in the Seto Inland Sea. I originally dreamt about buying a vacation house in Naoshima,b ut I was unable to locate any properties for sale on the island and wanted to understand the reasons behind this scarcity. Talking to the local …
This pumpkin arrangement was made for Millbrae Japanese Culture Festival earlier this month. This pumpkin is called “One Too Many” and looks …
The Shimanami Kaido is a scenic route that links Japan’s main island to Shikoku, passing over six major islands in the Seto …
The Shimanami Kaido is a scenic route that links Japan’s main island to Shikoku, passing over six major islands in the Seto …
Takehara is located just an hour and a half away from Hiroshima Station via the JR Kure Line, and it offers easy …
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 …
