Born and raised in Japan and now based in Sydney, Naoko has always found joy in working with flowers and the beauty of the natural world. Her love of flowers grew from an appreciation of the changing seasons and the quiet beauty found in nature.

 

After moving to Australia, Naoko built a career as a floral designer, creating arrangements and installations for corporate events, exhibitions, and private clients. She was drawn to Sogetsu Ikebana because it offered a slower, more thoughtful way to connect with nature and express creativity.

 

For Naoko, ikebana is more than arranging flowers—it is a practice of observation, balance, and self-expression. She loves that Sogetsu embraces both tradition and innovation, encouraging creativity while celebrating the unique character of every natural material.

 

Naoko hopes her work inspires others to pause, appreciate the beauty around them, and discover the quiet joy that flowers can bring. She is grateful to be part of the Sydney Sogetsu community and continues to enjoy learning, creating, and sharing the art of ikebana.