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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.
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.
Simple Ikebana Flower Tips and Year-End Reflections
Practical ikebana tips on choosing seasonal flowers and colors for balanced arrangements, plus a gentle year-end reflection from Kyoto.
Kyoto Ikebana in Autumn with Chrysanthemums, Ginkakuji and Bonsai
Explore Kyoto ikebana through chrysanthemums, an autumn visit to Ginkakuji, and a surprising bonsai lesson that reveals how creativity grows with courage.
Ikebana for Autumn in Kyoto’s Peak Foliage
Learn ikebana with simple step-by-step autumn ideas from Kyoto, including using Willow and Chrysanthemum in your arrangements.
Clouds in your Ikebana, Jidai Matsuri, and Kyoto Shopping
Discover Kyoto’s love for local shops, experience the Festival of the Ages, and learn to create gentle ‘clouds’ in your ikebana vase.