Japanese Flower Arrangement

the long version

*From the introduction:* "Ikebana is a unique art that has been enriching and beautifying the lives of the Japanese ever since its origins in medieval Japan. This art that uses flowers as its medium is a manifestation of the love the Japanese have for nature and an expression of their longing for a peaceful life. My long-cherished desire has been that this art, the pride of Japan, could be introduced more widely overseas."