コラム Colum 🌸 For those who want to start ikebana or flower arrangement
Discover “XIKA”, a popular flower studio in Omotesando, Tokyo. Offers Ikebana, bouquet, and floral design lessons—both in-person and online, beginner-friendly.
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コラム Colum 🌿 Beginner Ikebana with Everyday Vessels: A Doctor’s Guide to Simple Flower Moments
いけばなに特別な道具は必要ありません。家にあるグラスや空き瓶で一輪の花をいける方法を、医師の視点も交えてご紹介します。心を整える暮らしの工夫を、今日から始めてみませんか？
You don’t need special tools to enjoy ikebana. Learn how to arrange one-stem flowers using everyday glasses and jars—plus a doctor’s perspective on how flowers support mental calm and well-being.
コラム Colum A Flower in the Entryway — A Doctor’s Prescription for the Heart
As a doctor and practicing ikebana artist, the author explains the psychological and therapeutic benefits of placing a single flower in your entryway—from both medical and emotional perspectives. Featuring a real-life example with gladiolus and monstera.
生け花作品 Ikebana Works Gladiolus and Monstera – Expressing the Vitality of Early Summer
Discover an ikebana arrangement that captures the vibrant energy of early summer using gladiolus and monstera. Designed with a doctor's insight, this bilingual article explores the floral concept, container, techniques, and emotional healing aspects.
花の旅 Floral Journeys Chiba Park’s Oga Lotus Festival 2025｜A Dialogue with a 2,000-Year-Old Life
Discover the Oga Lotus Festival 2025 at Chiba Park through the eyes of a doctor. Learn about the 2,000-year-old lotus flower’s history, its 4-day blooming cycle, and the science behind the lotus leaf shower. Includes photos, videos, and wellness insights.
コラム Colum Why Men in Japan Should Carry a Parasol – A Doctor’s Honest Take on Heat, Health, and Knirps
As a doctor living in Japan, I used to feel awkward carrying a parasol—until I tried it. Discover how Knirps changed my commute, flower walks, and summer health.
花の旅 Floral Journeys 🌸Hydrangeas and Lotus at Hondoji Temple + Bonus: Kyu-Nakagawa Riverside Park — A Floral Journey Through Early Summer in Tokyo & Chiba
Discover 10,000 blooming hydrangeas and serene lotus flowers at Hondoji Temple, then stroll through Tokyo’s hidden riverside gem, Kyu-Nakagawa Park. Includes access tips, bloom updates, and photography advice.
花の旅 Floral Journeys 🌹 Discover the Second Bloom of Roses at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens – A Late-June Floral Delight
Experience the second bloom of roses at Tokyo’s historic Kyu-Furukawa Gardens this late June. Discover a rare blend of Western architecture and Japanese serenity. Details on access, photo spots, and the rose festival (until June 30).
花の旅 Floral Journeys 🌸Hattori Hydrangea Garden: Finding Balance Amid Hillside Blossoms
Hattori Hydrangea Garden in Mobara, Chiba features over 10,000 hydrangeas in 250 varieties. After recovering from typhoon damage, the hillside garden offers stunning views, local treats, and a peaceful retreat. Full guide with access tips and a doctor’s perspective.
コラム Colum 🪴 A Doctor’s Guide: Health Benefits of Indoor Plants & 5 Easy Picks for Beginners
A physician explains the health benefits of indoor plants. Discover 5 beginner-friendly houseplants that help reduce stress, improve sleep, and purify air—plus recommended online services.
花の旅 Floral Journeys 🌸Refresh Your Mind with Hydrangea Serenity in Meigetsuin, Kamakura
Experience the healing "Meigetsuin Blue" hydrangeas in this morning temple visit report. Includes access tips, highlights like the Zen window, seasonal gardens, and a doctor's view on staying safe in summer heat.
