About Hanamizuki

My name is Asami Ponzio, and I started Hanamizuki to share the beauty and uniqueness of flower arrangements with you.

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the quiet yet vibrant life of the plants around us. They soak up the sun, drink in the rain, invite bees, bloom, shed their leaves, and prepare for the next season.

I've come to wish that everyone could experience the healing presence of these plants more closely.

For many years, I studied the Sogetsu style of ikebana under well-known Melbourne instructor Shimbo Shoso, then, after returning to Japan in 2015, I joined the Nippon Flower Designers’ Association and studied to qualify for my 1st Grade Flower Designer certification. 

Through ikebana and floral design lessons, I've learned to truly connect with each individual flower and branch. Now, in the vast landscapes of Australia, where unique and resilient blooms thrive, I hope to create heartfelt arrangements for you.