Flowers and Ikebana
Green Leaves for Rainy Summer
Green leaves for summer rain. During my last Ikebana class with sensei before our summer break, I enjoyed creating Ikebana…
Flowers and Ikebana
Provence Summer in Omotesando
Provence is one of the places in my bucketlist. I want to see its lavender fields and vineyards. It was…
Flowers and Ikebana
Birds Nest Ferns : Versatility and Drama
Birds Nest ferns are a great choice if you are looking for versatility and drama in your composition. Its broad…
Flowers and Ikebana
Painted Ruscus Leaves in Silver and Blue
It was almost a month ago when I saw some painted Ruscus leaves at our local flower shop. They were…
Flowers and Ikebana
Small Arrangements as One Composition
Small arrangements in Ikebana is as challenging as making huge ones. At least it is for me. When using small…
Flowers and Ikebana
Garden Cuttings Turned Aromatic Arrangement
Garden cuttings are good materials for your Ikebana. Fresh materials without paying a cent. For this week’s Tuesday Ikebana, I…
Wanders Here and There Exploring Japan
Todoroki Valley : Wilderness in the City
Todoroki Valley is a sweet escape away from the busy life in the metropolis without going too far from it.…
Wanders Here and There Exploring Japan
Azalea : Where to See Them in Edogawa
Azalea and Rhododendrons are in season at the moment. These beautiful flowers continue the spring feel as the temperature start…
Wanders Here and There Exploring Japan
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum Brief Stop
For the third leg of our Yokohama suburbs day trip, we had an impromptu stop at Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum. Shin-Yokohama…