Flowers and Ikebana

As early as mid-December (at least here in Tokyo), flowering branches start to be on display at the flower shops.…

One of the things I look forward to every winter season is the light yet refreshing smell of pine. It…

I always look forward to Christmas and New Year holidays. This is the time of the year when I get…

From pastel colors in spring and bright yellows in summer, color hues start to become warmer as temperature becomes colder.…

This year has been one of the most challenging for most of us. It seemed the whole world stopped for…

A walk the rivers of Nakagawa and Arakawa has been a regular thing for me and my husband for some…

Peruvian Lily or Alstroemeria is native to South America but a popular choice for florists worldwide. It comes in vibrant…

Last year as part of my Philippine trip, I stayed a few days in Manila after our Iloilo visit to…

Magnolia is one of the flowers in my to-do list. Every year, I always admire how the tree near our…