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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.
From Soho to Kyoto: Ikebana Transformations, Ginkaku-ji Reflections, and Flower Shop Discoveries
A step-by-step ikebana transformation video and a recent visit to Ginkaku-ji. Plus, reflections on HanaYou’s journey from New York to Kyoto.
Balance in Bloom: Our First Kyoto Ikebana Class, Autumn Traditions, and Everyday Discoveries
See HanaYou’s first ikebana class in Kyoto. Then discover a Japanese autumn festival, wildlife surprises, and lessons on balance in floral art.
Kyoto Ikebana Classes + Tips for Working with Wildflowers
This first edition of the HanaYou Ikebana Journal shares news from Kyoto, reflections by the Kamo River, Ikebana tips, and the story of the Chrysanthemum Festival.
Introducing the HanaYou Ikebana Journal
Join HanaYou’s new newsletter for ikebana tips, reflections, and seasonal floral beauty from Kyoto, Japan direct to your inbox.