Latest from the Journal
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 Rainy-Day Kyoto Guide
Announcing our new guide to rainy days in Kyoto, with an invitation to share your favorite places for wet days.
Aoi Matsuri in Kyoto and the Beauty of Spring Greenery
Discover how Kyoto’s Aoi Matsuri connects sacred plants, seasonal beauty, and ikebana through one of Japan’s oldest festivals.
From Temple to Table: an Ikebana Journey in Kyoto
We go from Rokkaku-dō temple to a Kyoto Sanjo flower shop. Then from the Kamo River to the HanaYou Ikebana Studio.
Branches in ikebana: finding the optimal direction
Learn how to identify the natural front and back of a branch. Also, a reflection on a hina doll exhibition in Kyoto.