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It’s all about horticultural inspiration.

Farm Tomita, Furano

Farm Tomita represents large-scale commercial flower fields in Hokkaido.  The farm is located on a hillside, looking over Mount Tokachi.  It was indeed a spectacular view.  I was lucky to visit Furano at the beginning of the lavender season (early July).   Due to COVID travel restrictions, I was able to …

Ueno Farm in Asahikawa, Hokkaido

I finally finished going through tons of footage that I shot last summer.  Ueno Farm really taught me what to plant for the harsh climate for all-year-around attractions.  It was indeed one of my happiest days for the last year. This botanical garden represents the natural beauty of Hokkaido. Etsuko …

Artscapes 2018

Sogetsu San Francisco Bay Area Branch hosted Artscapes 2018, which is a biennial floral exhibit at San Francisco County Fair Building in …

Filoli Flower Show 2018

This is my second time to exhibit at Filoli Flower Show.  More info about my display can be found here.   Filoli …