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Friendships and flower arrangements: Keeping the Japanese art of ikebana alive

NPR | By Margaux Bauerlein

Published April 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM CDT

Ikebana is the Japanese art of floral arranging. Ikebana International is introducing Americans to the art and promoting friendship through flowers.

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Margaux Bauerlein