Tag Archives: cultural exchange

On leaving Japan- a bittersweet sayonara

Posted on 2013/11/11 by nihonbi

This is by far going to be the most difficult post I have written yet. This space over the years has offered me a place to record my discoveries, to share something of what what I  have found beautiful, inspiring … Continue reading →

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2013 Shizuoka Tea Tour- June 15th-16th

Posted on 2013/05/01 by nihonbi

Stephane and I are excited  to announce that we have finalized the details for our upcoming overnight tea picking tour in Shizuoka. Building on our experiences from last year’s tour,  we have crafted an even better a one-of-a-kind hands-on tour … Continue reading →

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My life as a “global nomad”- Nihonbi in Tokyo Shimbun

Posted on 2012/12/10 by nihonbi

On Monday, December 5th, a photo and brief article about my life and activities appeared on the back page of the Tokyo Shimbun. It was written by Kawasaki Kozo san, who was introduced to me by Stephane of Ocharaka. He … Continue reading →

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Why Ikebana? Reflections on my adventures with flowers

Posted on 2012/10/23 by nihonbi

Ikebana has existed as a uniquely Japanese art form for approximately 600 years. The earliest known text, Sendensho, is a compilation of Ikebana forms and practices covering the years from 1443 to 1536. For someone from a culture as new … Continue reading →

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