The first Senses from Japan in Whidbey Island was held on June 6. As a trial, it was a private event with 6 guests. Two of my friends who are now permanent residents of this island filled with nature and artists helped me put it together. The event, I would say, was a great success! …
It’s been a while since I posted the progress of this project. The project has been going on but it’s me to blame not updating you about it. I’m sorry. Based upon my feedback, Mr. Katsuyama made the second medashi, this time without gold thread. The pink color is gone, too. Only bluish colors. Maybe …
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Azalea is in full bloom in my yard, so I decided to cut out one of the branches and make an Ikebana – well, I ended up making three. The first one is the featured photo. Just like you expect tension in writing, you want some tension in Ikebana. The contrast between mass and lack …
At this time of the year, Senses from Japan Spring would be happening. Last year it was canceled. This year it’s not happening….. At least can I replicate the 20-30 minutes demonstration that would normally occur at the event on this blog post? Introduction “Welcome to Senses from Japan. Many thanks to Fran’s Chocolates for …
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In my first How to Make a Basic Ikebana Flower Arrangement video, I focused on completing an Ikebana arrangement. At the end of the video, you will have a finished product that is neatly put together with flowers. Today I will focus more on the process itself rather than the finished product of Ikebana. I …
In my high school history textbook, there were only 4things that were associated with Ii Naosuke (1815 – 1860): Tairo (大老)… He became a Tairo, which is a very high-ranking post in the Tokugawa Shogunate late in the Edo Period. Harris Treaty… He signed this treaty with the US without the Emperor’s consent. Ansei Purge… …
March 3rd, the day of Hinamatsuri, is coming up! As I explained in my previous blog post, Hinamatsuri is a Japanese celebration especially for girls. Since it’s about the season that peaches are in bloom, Hinamatsuri is also called “Momo no Sekku 桃の節句”. Momo means peach in Japanese. How do you celebrate this occasion in …
It is Friday night at 11:30pm in September 2007 in Seattle. I am at my desk at this late hour for how many days in a row? And how many weekends have I spent in this office? The software company I have been running for the past 7 years signed a MOU with a possible …