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Imperfect is just Perfect: The Harmony of Ikebana and Wabi-Sabi - By Ilse Beunen
In the heart of Japanese culture lies the principle of wabi-sabi, a philosophy celebrating beauty in imperfection, transience, and simplicity. This...
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The Diversity of Ikebana - by Ilse Beunen
Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, is often perceived as a singular art form by those outside Japan. However, this percepti...
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Ikebana's Role in Ecological Awareness by Ilse Beunen
In exploring ikebana's ecological character, several reasons highlight its inherent eco-friendliness. While these are all valid, there's a broader ...
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Vol#21 Differences in Bonsai Styles
In Japanese traditional arts like tea ceremony, ikebana (flower arrangement), and martial arts, there's a concept called "Shin, Gyo, So" used to ex...
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Vol#20 Bonsai and Wild Plants Pairing
Hello everyone,Many nature enthusiasts begin their journey with gardening and bonsai before venturing into water stones and wild plants. The world ...
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A Short Journey Through Ikebana's History: By Ilse Beunen
The origins of ikebana can be traced back to the introduction of Buddhism to Japan via the Silk Road between the 6th and 8th centuries. An early ...
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Vol#18 Embracing Withered Trees: Uncovering Wisdom in Bonsai Care
Have you ever allowed a bonsai wither?
Bonsai, if cultivated skillfully, can live for several decades. Some can even surpass 100 years. Yet, ther...
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Beauty and Functionality of Traditional Bonsai Scissors with Butterfly Handle
The butterfly handle bonsai scissors are the traditional bonsai scissors per excellence. Their design offers a unique blend of aesthetics and funct...
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Vol#16 Bonsai Tree Proactive Care for the Following Year
With the spring equinox behind us, flower bonsai trees are now reaching their peak bloom and fruiting bonsai trees are beginning to blossom for ...
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Vol#13 Christmas Tree and Bonsai
Hello everyone.
We have entered December and Christmas trees can now been seen all around Japan. I am pretty sure many people have been decorating...
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Vol#12 Kibataraki (気働き)
気働き(きばたらき) “Kibataraki”
Hello everyone.
This time I would like to talk a little bit about the artisans’ culture in Japan and bonsai craftsmen.
In...
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Vol#8 The Bonsai Seasons
Vol #8 Written by Yusuke Ogawa
Like vegetables, fruits, and fishing, there is a proper season for each bonsai tree. The Plum, a celebration d...
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