Secenes of Hokkaido

Otaru street car - Ricksha

Sakaimachi bakery

Lunch at Otaru Canal side

Otaru Cannal

Chief of  Shiraoi Ainuzoku Village

Mt. Usuzan

Hakodate night view

Morning view from  window of Yunokawa Onsen hotel

Lake Toya - picture took from the pleasure boat trip

Lake Toya

Onuma Seminational park

Onuma Seminational park

Room of Tsunagi Onsn

Hokkaido, is Japan's second largest island, the Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu and two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel. In 19 century after Meiji restoration started developping the island. Agriculture and mining were important products and Sapporo is largest city on Hokkaido.
We enjoyed so much the beautiful scenery and delicious food especially giant crabs,abalone and scallops every day. The feeling of the first bite makes you remember all your life. (Oct,26 to Nov.2 2013)

Ikebana in Hokkaido

We had Hokkaido and North Eastern of Japan for eight day's tour from Oct.26 to Nov.2.  It was a fantastic and pleasant trip, seeing different scenes of Japan, enjoying Hokkaido fabulous giant crabs, seafood and bath at five different onsen hotel (hot spring). After an onsen bath, we went to the banquet hall in Yukata robes and enjoyed special dinner. Here were flower arrangement I took at onsen hotel. (11-03-13)

The Constructional Arrangement

Constructional arrangement  is using branches as a frame. It is a very unique  way to arrange. Above was arranged at home before leaving to oversea. E-class,comments from Ms Lin, because I will miss two October classes. (10-09-13)

Ohara School arrangement in Crowne Plaza Hotel

The 12th NAOTA Conference

 

The 12th NAOTA conference was held on September 30 to October 4 in Philadelphia, USA.   Demonstration was conducted by Associate Professor Akihiro Nishi.  It was breathtaking to watch Mr.Nishi demonstrate 8 huge arrangements.  Observation of nature is very important because the Ohara School emphasizes seasonal qualities, growth processes, and the beauty of natural environments.   It was eyes opening to me for the Ikebana world and have to thank my friend Vivian invite
me to the demonstration and dinner.(10-04-13)

Mr. Akihiro Nishi