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Ghost of Atsumori
Noh Plays are full of Ghosts Photo: “Ichi-no-Tani Battle Map Screen” held by Eisei Bunko, Noh Mask Story of Noh Play “Atsumori” （敦盛） Atsumori was only 16 years old when he was killed by Kumagai at the battlefield of Ichi no tani. It was not easy even for a fierce samurai worrier of Genji Clan…
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Enjoy Present Moment
Before all the lives fade Today I made an ikebana flower arrangement using whatever is left in my tiny backyard. Sedum… The cluster of pink flowers is at its peak, enjoying the full attention. In a month or so the cheerful pink will all turn to dull brown. Lacy hydrangea… The once blue petals are…
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Friendship through Flowers
The Northwest Flower and Garden Festival ended on February 18. My forsythia, at first had only a couple of flowers blooming, ended up with more blossoms by the time I took it down. This year the timing was just right! On Sunday at 6 pm. The show was over, and it was time to take…
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Excitement of Transformation
How this hard bud of forsythia will turn out next week It’s cold here in Seattle. My forsythia in the backyard doesn’t have a slight hint of blooming anytime soon. The Northwest Flower and Garden Festival is coming up in a week, and I’m supposed to make an Ikebana arrangement for the Ikebana International Seattle…
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How to Make Miso at Home
Can it be that simple? Miso is an ingredient I grew up with, but I never saw my mother making miso at home. When one of my tea ceremony friends told me she makes miso at home from scratch once a year, I said, ”Oh, please let me join you when you make it next…
