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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.
Setsubun and Risshun: the changing of the seasons
A trip to the Kyoto Botanical Garden and to a shrine for Setsubun as we start to use spring flowers for ikebana.
What the Narcissus means in Japan
Thoughts on seasonal flowers as "omotenashi" and Suisen (Narcissus), the "immortal sage of the river.”
New Year Ikebana in Kyoto: Pine, Bamboo, Plum
A year-end ikebana journal from Kyoto exploring Japanese New Year traditions, pine-bamboo-plum symbolism, and a seasonal arrangement how-to.
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.