In Chinese culture, different plants represent different human characteristics. For example, lotus is seen as lofty and virtuous; bamboo is upright; chrysanthemum is unyielding, in full bloom amid ...

Japanese flower arrangement, known as ikebana or kadō (the way of the flower), developed into a distinctive artform in the late fifteenth century. Today, there are an array of styles and variations, ...

Hiroki Ohara, headmaster of the Ohara School and supreme adviser to Ikebana International, which promotes ikebana globally and is the umbrella organisation of all ikebana schools, was invited to ...

With a history spanning over 600 years, ikebana remains a cherished tradition in Japan, passed down from generation to generation as a way of connecting with nature and expressing creativity. This ...