In Japan, we first chose a single branch, then carefully Nowadays in Japan, Ikebana and European designs think about which offshoots need to be pruned away so have already been blended together and coexist. Our as to have perfect lines. Flowers are a part of our culture. lifestyles have changed so floral art requirements in In the West, we love gathering various different plants in Japan have evolved accordingly. I like Ikebana as well order to create singular beautiful arrangements. as European designs. I want to blend them together in Japanese design style philosophy is based on pruning. order to create original designs. On the other hand, the Western creation style is based on the philosophy of gathering various elements and combining them together to obtain harmony. I have been working with flowers for many years, and have understood that the most important thing is to Emi Yoshimura have the inspiration to make the right choices, whether it is a question of pruning or adding something in order Adresse : Zip154-0011 to create harmony. 5-10-10Kamiuma-cho Setagaya-ku Tokyo, JAPAN Whenever I work with flowers, I am always in awe of Web site : http://www.flower-season.com/ Mother Nature and it is my wish to transmit this wonder Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/emi.yoshimura.583 to future generations. I wish to be a humble messenger and show the beauty of Email : yoshimura@flower-season.com plants and nature through my work. 46 | nacreLA REVUE | n°67