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The Wishes We Tie to Bamboo
A quiet Kyoto tradition of reflection, renewal, and the wishes we carry into the second half of the year.
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.
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.
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.