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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.
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.
Autumn in Kyoto: Festivals, Ikebana Tools, and Nageire Lessons
Experience Kyoto’s autumn festivals and learn ikebana at home, from caring for tools to creating elegant Nageire arrangements without a kenzan.
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.