It’s July 7th today and I’d like to celebrate Tanabata in the United States. This is translated into festival but no special food or dancing. This is based on Chinese legend. Please watch Tanabata story and you will hear the song after 36 seconds. I hope you will like it. Sendai in Japan have a …
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Why don’t you get single flower for yourself today? Less is more． You have a bud vase and in Japan we call it 一輪挿し、いちりんざしIchirinzashi, meaning a vase for a single flower. If you chose one flower, you pay more attention and give a close look before pick. The one picked after careful observation is special. …
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Abigail is a college student. Flowers don’t talk to you but they can listen to your voice and embrace you.
I wish the world would be filled with beauty and smile not violence or sorrow. I had Ikebana:the Japanese art of flower arranging classes in Dallas this week too. When ever I see flowers, they make me happy. I wish the world would be filled with flowers and peace. https://www.facebook.com/motokojapaneseculture/?fref=photo#
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This is the voice of Hibakusha victim of A-bomb. During the war, English were not taught at school so the Hibakusha made much effort for this video. Their strong desire and wish for peace should be shared with the world. Even now Japanese study English so hard but they can’t speak it well. For Hibakusha …
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It’s been 5 years since I first wear kimono in the U.S! Time flies! On coming of age I wore Furisode, the most formal kimono for unmarried woman. I remember excitement and pride of the day!Even in Japan wearing kimono is only for special occasion; wedding and graduation. When we wear kimono, we feel special. …
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Happy Father’s Day! I walked along the trees and smelled fresh scent. I looked up at the tree and found that a father was like a tree where I am protected and rest safely, not always talking to me but always watching over me. Thank you for giving me a wonderful life! I am Japanese …
Imperfect practice makes perfect! said Brian Tracy. It’s been 3 years since my first Ikebana demonstration at Crow Collection of Asian Art in Dallas. For me it’s like a Blessing of God. I never though of having such an opportunity to share in he joy of kebana. I was so glad that what I have …
I invited my friends and serve tea but not formal but casual tea gathering. My friend described it very well. We enjoy tea in casual tea ceremony. We appreciate art in formal tea ceremony. Good expression! The essence is for a host and guests to enjoy tea together. In that sense my tea gatherings were …
