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HanaYou Moved to New York
A new chapter for HanaYou—back in New York, practicing ikebana and slowly preparing for what’s next.
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.
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.
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.