My first ikebana creation

April in Kobe

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April 23rd 2006
Greetings from Kobe, where its actually starting to feel a lot like spring. I´ve already been told by several other teachers that I´ll regret wishing these cool temperatures away once the humid South Asian heat settles in for the summer months, but right now I am enjoy the mild temps and beautiful sunshine. My ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) lessons started last Monday and although I´ve o ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more