Japanese Ikebana
A Year of Seasonal Arrangements for the Tea Ceremony
$45.24
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
25 August 2026
Summary
The true spirit of Japanese ikebana as revealed by two great masters.
Step into a world of quiet beauty through the floral artistry of Japan. Written by the director of a renowned Osaka tea utensils shop and an ikebana master, this richly illustrated book celebrates the harmony between nature, art, and ritual.
Each of the twelve chapters corresponds to a month of the year, with reflections on the changing seasons, personal stories of flowers and vases, and poe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9784805320365 |
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| ISBN-10: | 4805320362 |
| Author: | Hiroshi Toda, Atsushi Kobayashi |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 25 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 521g |
| Dimensions: | 17mm x 191mm x 254mm |
Critics Review
“Elegantly organized by the calendar, guiding the reader through the subtle shifts in nature that most of us overlook in our climate-controlled lives. Having both Toda and Kobayashi as authors provides…a dialogue on the spiritual discipline required to arrange life. As expected from a Tuttle release, the photography is breathtaking. The images aren’t just instructional; they serve as artworks and meditative focal points.” —HortWeek.com
Hiroshi Toda
Hiroshi Toda
Hiroshi Toda is the 13th-generation head of Tanimatsuya Toda Shoten, a venerable Osaka-based tea utensil dealer with a history spanning three centuries. An expert in both classical tea ware and contemporary art, he studied in the United States and apprenticed at Tokyo’s Yayoi Gallery before joining the family business in 1976. Known for bringing a modern sensibility to the ancient art of Chado, the “Way of Tea”, he served as president of the company before passing the torch to his son, although he continues as chairman.
Atsushi Kobayashi
Atsushi Kobayashi is an ikebana master who has worked for Tanimatsuya Toda Shoten since 1998. He is known for his deeply intuitive and expressive approach to the art of floral arrangements for the tea ceremony. Drawing inspiration from traditional aesthetics, contemporary art, and the rhythms of nature, Kobayashi treats each arrangement as a singular moment of creation—improvised, imperfect, and deeply felt. This book is a reflection of his belief that true artistry lies in trusting one’s instincts, embracing imperfection, and finding quiet joy in the everyday act of placing flowers.
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