Ikebana Journal

News & Articles

November 22, 2025

Join the Worldwide Iwaya Poinsettia Ikebana Project!

The Ikebana Iwaya Fund invites arrangers around the world to submit a poinsettia-themed design for a special holiday video project. Here’s how to participate — plus a look at how we’ve used poinsettias in our own classes.

Woodblock print style of grasses in a field or in an arrangement

Culture

The Flower of the Month for September: The Seven Grasses of Autumn (秋の七草 - Aki no Nanakusa)

Japanese woman in Kimono sitting in front of an Ikebana arrangement

History

Journey Through the Blossoming History of Ikebana and the Ohara School

Culture

Celebrating Mountain Day: A Reflection on Japan’s Newest National Holiday and its Connection to Ikebana

Image of a Peony in Japanese woodblock style

Horticulture

The Elegance of Peonies in Ohara Ikebana: Bush Peony vs. Tree Peony

Picture of a lotus in Japanese woodblock style

Culture

August's Floral Gem: The Lotus (蓮 - Hasu) in Ohara Ikebana

Calendar surrounded by flowers for the Japanese floral calendar

Culture

Discovering the Beauty of the Japanese Floral Calendar: A Journey Through the Seasons

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