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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花の旅 Floral Journeys🌸 Lotus Flowers at Ueno Onshi Park｜A Dreamlike Summer Encounter at Shinobazu Pond｜Healing Photo Walk with the Nikon Zf [2025 Best Viewing Season & Access Info Included]
Ueno Park’s Shinobazu Pond offers a photogenic lotus viewing deck where wind chimes and lotus flowers meet. A perfect summer spot for photos and peace.
花の旅 Floral Journeys【A Soulful Summer Morning at Gyoda’s Ancient Lotus Village】
Experience the serene beauty of ancient lotus flowers and rice paddy art at Kodai Hasu no Sato in Gyoda. A doctor shares insights on nature's healing power, with a bonus look at the Oga Lotus.
花の旅 Floral JourneysFloating Hydrangeas and Night Illumination at Amabiki Kannon Temple
Experience the magical floating hydrangeas and night illumination at Amabiki Kannon in Ibaraki. From vibrant flowers to free-roaming animals, a Japanese doctor shares a calming journey through nature and light.
コラム Colum🌿 Beginner Ikebana with Everyday Vessels: A Doctor’s Guide to Simple Flower Moments
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 ColumA 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 WorksGladiolus 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 JourneysChiba 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 ColumWhy 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).
