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Joe Rotella standing next to a tree peony in his yard in Columbus, OH

Celebrating the Splendor of May: The Peony (牡丹 - Botan)

Celebrate the beauty of May with the Peony (牡丹 - Botan), the flower of the month in Japan. Discover its rich symbolism, tips for creating stunning Ohara Ikebana arrangements, and its enchanting presence in Japanese gardens. Dive into our exploration of this majestic bloom and embrace the elegance it brings to the season.

Women, dress in kimono, shopping for Valentine's Day chocolates in Japan

Valentine’s Day Means Chocolate for Men in Japan

Ohara Ikebana arrangement in a tall case featuring plum blossoms

Embracing the Beauty of February: Celebrating the Plum Blossom (梅 - Ume)

Japanese symbols of the new year, including a bamboo rake.

Akemashite Omedeto Gozaimasu: A Happy New Year!

Pine Arrangement from the Ohara School of Ikebana Book #6, Pine Ikebana, December 10, 1986.

The Flower of the Month for January: Pine (松 - Matsu)

Camellia in a moribana arrangement

The Elegance of December: The Camellia (椿 - Tsubaki)

Embracing the Journey of the Ohara School of Ikebana: A Structured Curriculum for Mastery

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