IKEBANA

Ikebana is more than just flower arranging: It's an art form that celebrates nature and the transitory nature of life.

He arranged the ferns, the red roses, and the gladioli at three o'clock in the morning, wasn't that insane?

There are a lot of events going on in the St. Louis area over the Labor day weekend.

There are a wide variety of art and crafts fairs around the city of St. Louis in the fall.

Many people believe that the fern, or what they think is a fern, is what is called a house plant. And the very next thought that usually crosses their minds are, "Ferns - they're such a bore." Well, I do not think so. I love growing ferns.

Anyone can toss a few silk flowers together with good results, but with a few simple tips, your arrangements can be works of art! Here's how.

President Barack Obama has been critisized lately for bowing to the king of Saudi Arabia. After several years in a Japanese incense school, we learned how to bow, and what it means.

This article will explain all that there is to know about the Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington D.C. in 2009.

The people of Japan call their country Nippon, which means "island of the rising sun".

Just how old have florists been plying their trade? Flowers have been used for centuries as decoration, personal adornment, or for religious significance. Ancient Egyptians used flowers to honor their many gods and goddesses.

The Japanese festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden has grown to be one of the largest festivals of that type in the United States. It features a whole weekend full of all things Japanese........

Ideas on how to get japanese style in your bedroom

The Japanese story of the beginning of the world and the role of drumming, this story tells the experience of an American in the Japanese countryside at a drumming session.

Essential oils like cloves have been used for centuries to help prevent infection. Long before the use of antibiotics...

Foe over thirty years the Missouri Botanical Garden has had one of the largest Japanese festivals in the country. This year's theme will explore the mysterious world of the Geisha.

If you are going to be in New York City this Easter and are trying to think of things to do with the children this Easter Week, then look no further. There are a great many things going on in the parks, zoos and museums of New York City during East week

Whether you are a seasoned gardener looking for new and unusual plants, or a beginner, maybe planing the garden for your first home, you will find not only what you want but also the people with the expertise to give you the best of advice.

Gift ideas for Buddhist practitioners.

Shambhala, Longchen Nyingthig (Tibetan) and Ashtanga Vinyasa (body-based) forms of meditation instruction.

The Asian population in St. Louis has been the fastest growing segment over the past few years. Their cultural influence can be seen in everything from festivals to decorating schemes.....

For a unique cultural opportunity, romantic getaway, or would-be foreign tourist, San Francisco's Japantown is an exotic but affordable destination for locals and out-of-town guests alike. Includes hotel, restaurant and touring information.