Getting Started with Ikebana
Many people tell me, “I’m interested in ikebana, but I have no idea where to begin.”Tools? Flower names? Formal shapes? These are common concerns, but the very first step to starting ikebana is actually much simpler than most people think. Before joining a class, try making small shifts in your daily life to prepare yourself […]
Mindset to Keep in Mind Before Starting Ikebana
Preparing your heart to connect with Flowers. In Ikebana, it is said that “how you approach the flowers with your heart” is far more important than technique or sense. In the life of Hawaii, spending time with flowers can be a small, gentle moment of healing that quietly organizes your day. For those who are […]
Japanese Beauty in Everyday Hawaiian Life～ Ikebana’s Healing Presence
Arranging flowers.In that quiet, mindful moment lives the Japanese reverence for nature and an appreciation for the changing seasons. Through Hawai‘i’s year-round tropical plants, I hope to express the spirit of Japan’s four seasons.It would bring me joy if my ikebana could become a small bridge connecting Hawai‘i’s vibrant nature with the aesthetics of Japan. […]