Wanders Here and There
Kawazu Sakura in Edogawa
Kawazu Sakura (Kawazuzakura) is a variety of cherry blossoms blooms beginning February. It was first discovered in Kawazu, a town…
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Flowering Branches: Small Flowers Big Impact
As early as mid-December (at least here in Tokyo), flowering branches start to be on display at the flower shops.…
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Prickly Pine Needles Ikebana
One of the things I look forward to every winter season is the light yet refreshing smell of pine. It…
Flowers and Ikebana
Our Holiday Must-Haves
I always look forward to Christmas and New Year holidays. This is the time of the year when I get…
Flowers and Ikebana
Grasses and Orange Hues
From pastel colors in spring and bright yellows in summer, color hues start to become warmer as temperature becomes colder.…
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Ikebana on Cultivating Resilience
This year has been one of the most challenging for most of us. It seemed the whole world stopped for…
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Wildflowers Along the River
A walk the rivers of Nakagawa and Arakawa has been a regular thing for me and my husband for some…
Flowers and Ikebana
Peruvian Lily for Mid-Spring
Peruvian Lily or Alstroemeria is native to South America but a popular choice for florists worldwide. It comes in vibrant…
Our Slice of Tokyo
Sweet Peas and Edible Greens from the Fourth Floor
This time of the year is hard for all of us. With the coronavirus dominating globally, we all feel like…