I visited Japan in April and I studied in International class of Ikenobo headquarter Kyoto. Leaning Ikebana in Kyoto where Ikebana originated and has been in the center of Ikebana.I studied with ladies from India and Switzerland. They looked much eager to learn than me. If course I was eager to learn. The lesson was taught …
茶の湯 Tea CeremonyI visited Tuscany retirement home and demonstrated tea ceremony which was the most simple style called Bon demae. I would love many people to experience tea ceremony. Please watch Korakuen. https://www.facebook.com/motokojapanesecultureEven when I was so busy and frustrated, tea ceremony takes me to emptiness: I cannot think anything. I can only concentrate every motion to clean tea bowl, …
I went back to Japan to attend Church convention in Tokyo(IESU NO MITAMA CHURCH, Spirit of Jesus Church) and collect origami cranes for Sandy Hook Elementary. I was so impressed such many people would love to share their grief and console them. They would liked to embody their prayer into an oarigami crane, wishing their crane would be any help and wanting …
I am writing a book about my life in the U.S and how Brina Tracy inspired me and how I could find my goals. I thought I had worked hard for 25 years at school, believing that every student has his/her gift and talent and they should know and develop them. I always thought and search …
I love to visit a senior citizen’s home near my apartment. I’ve visited since last September. I like the residents and people working there. I was brought up among grand parents with many visitors and friends so I like to be surrounded by people. We had Ikebana and tea ceremony, traditional Japanese culture. Today I brought 6 kimonos …
We celebrate Hinamatsuri: Girl’s Festival and display Hinaningo dolls wearing traditinal kimono. Wishing for the happiness fo the girls. Parents/Grandparents buy Hinaningo dolls for a daughter/granddaughter. The size and style have been changing according to the change of life style and value but its wish had not been changed. We display the dolls and eat chirashi zushi (a …
March 3rd （April 3rd） Girl’s Festival HInamatsuri is celebrated in Japan Read More »
I had been a school teacher in Japan. School is where I had so much great experiences. There were full f hope and dreams for the future , love and trust, joy and laughter, though sometimes I needed more patience. I had met so many students, teachers, and parents. Everybody is different and unique and …
I had a new Ikebana freind on my birthday. What a great gift! When you do Ikebana , you will find beauty in not only flowers and branches but also in yourself. You will know how much beauty you can create and express with floral materials. AT the same time you can experience moment of peace, like meditation …
I enjoy working at floral department at local store twice a week as a floral designer. Flower design is very different from Ikebana. Floral design is to please recipients and Ikebana is for the guest but more beneft for the arranger’s mind. Both are enojoyable. We had made a lot of rose arrangements since Monday for Valentine’s …
Happy Valentine’s Day! ヴァレンタインデ－ It’s Valentine’s day in Japan now. Over there ladies give chocolate to men. Japanese ladies were expected to be obedient and not say ” I love you” to men. Valentine’s Day was only day in a year when ladies express their love directly decades ago. Chocolate company from America introduced Valentine’s Day …
