5-min ‘battles’ add flair to flower arranging - The Japan News

Floral designers and practitioners of traditional Japanese flower arranging put their skills to the test in a “hanaike flower arranging battle” held in Ota Ward, Tokyo, in late May. The event had the distinct atmosphere of a sports match, with contestants competing to see who could create the best improvised piece in five minutes in front of a crowd of breathless spectators.