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The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm
TOKYO (AP) — Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years. It continues to blossom, quietly, not only with traditionalists but also with newcomers who find its blend of creativity and mindfulness to be restorative. Ikebana can be a bit...
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What happenedThe centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm.
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The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm
TOKYO (AP) — Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years. It continues to blossom, quietly, not only with traditionalists but...
The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm
Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, continues to blossom, quietly with traditionalists but also with newcomers who find its blend of creativity and mindfulness to be restorative.
