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The Wishes We Tie to Bamboo
A quiet Kyoto tradition of reflection, renewal, and the wishes we carry into the second half of the year.
HanaYou Ikebana Journal
Seasonal notes from Ryoko's Kyoto studio on ikebana, flowers, tools, and Japanese culture. Read along from anywhere, or use these stories to plan a deeper ikebana experience in Kyoto.
A Sound Like Home: HanaYou on a Kyoto, in Sound episode
Experience ikebana through sound as we visit Rokkakudo, Hanamasa flower shop, and HanaYou Studio.
You Create So Freely That It’s Refreshing to Watch
What keeps someone learning the same art for more than a decade? This week, I share the lessons, conversations, and quiet encouragement that continue to shape my ikebana practice.
Ajisai Mamori: Japanese Hydrangea Charms for Rainy Season
A rainy-season Japanese custom for bringing hydrangeas, protection, and seasonal beauty into the home.
Hydrangeas, Rain, and Ikebana: Kyoto in June
Kyoto’s rainy season brings hydrangeas and wet days. A June reflection on rainy-season flowers and how to use them in your ikebana practice.