With the arrival of spring, cherry blossoms color the temples and shrines of Kamakura, Kanagawa, in hues of pink, making ...

Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, is a world of harmony, balance, and simplicity. Unlike Western ...

Although an ancient form of floral art, Ikebana is still relevant and widely practiced today. Here, a floral designer explains the practice ...

The concept is descended from ancient Japan at a time when evergreen trees ... but will often include raised designs of dragons, flowers or other cultural imagery. As noted before in this space ...