7th Dec 2024
Takayuki Tanaka is manager of the Fushigi na Hana Club
Operated by Nihon Vogue Co., Ltd. since September 2000, the club is for pressed flower enthusiasts to learn, share and master the art. Aspiring entrepreneurs can even become instructors! Said to have originated in C16 Japan, oshibana is a popular hobby whereby pressed flowers and other botanical materials are used to create an entire picture. Nihon Vogue developed oshibanastarter kits as one of their offerings for beginners.
After roles in customer service, Takayuki Tanaka currently works in the President’s Office. With 24 years’ experience in the art of pressed flowers, he has made it his life’s work to promote the hobby and related handcrafts, share knowledge about botanical specimens, and support academic projects.
4:00 PM