The 22nd NAOTA Conference – September 8 – 12, 2025 Portland, Oregon

The Oregon Chapter successfully hosted the 22nd NAOTA Conference from September 8–12 at the Crowne Plaza Portland – Downtown Convention Center. The event featured a full schedule of workshops, demonstrations, and activities, all set against the backdrop of Portland’s exceptional early-autumn weather and scenic West Coast surroundings.

Professor Yokohigashi served as the instructor throughout the conference, guiding participants through six workshop formats. The curriculum included Heika, Landscape Moribana, One-Row form, Rimpa, Bunjin, Traditional Color-Scheme Moribana, Free Expression. His instruction was complemented by the support of Grand Master Ingrid Luders. The conference’s success was made possible through the leadership of Conference Chair Carolyn Alter and Co-Chair Diane Sayrizi, along with a dedicated team of volunteers.

Workshop

Ingrid and Professor Yokohigashi
Group A: Landscape Traditional Method Near View Fall Rabbit Ear Iris – rabbit ear iris leaves and seed pod and dutch iris
Group A: Heika Upright – vine maple, chrysanthemums and bottle brush grass
Group A: Rimpa – two colors of hydrangeas, gentian, white pine, spray chrysanthemums
Group A: Realistic Landscape – Oregon grape, salal, dried bracken fern, red yarrow, mood moss
Group A; Bunjin – chestnut branches, red cockscomb, miscanthus grass
Ingrid and Professor Yokohigashi
Group A: Landscape Traditional Method Near View Fall Rabbit Ear Iris – rabbit ear iris leaves and seed pod and dutch iris
Group A: Heika Upright – vine maple, chrysanthemums and bottle brush grass
Group A: Rimpa – two colors of hydrangeas, gentian, white pine, spray chrysanthemums
Group A: Realistic Landscape – Oregon grape, salal, dried bracken fern, red yarrow, mood moss
Group A; Bunjin – chestnut branches, red cockscomb, miscanthus grass
Group A: Free Expression – purple mop head hydrangeas, miscanthus grass, purple limonium (sea lavender)
Group B: Heika Slanting – wide leaved miscanthus grass, sunflowers and daisy chamomile
Group B: Realistic Landscape – cat tails, asparagus sprengerii, white yarrow, maidenhair fern, duck feathers
Group B: One Row – gladiolus, gerbera daisy, cocculus, leather fern
Group B: Color Scheme Traditional Method – western sword fern, chrysanthemums, dahlias
Group B: Basket Arrangement – northern sea oats, cosmos, agonis
Prof Yokohigashi correcting Judy’s Realistic Landscape
Group A: Iris Workshop
Prof Yokoshigashi correcting Realistic Landscape
Group B: Heika Slanting
Group B: Heika Workshop
Prof Yokohigashi and Volunteers
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Demonstration

Photo credits: Erin Cuevas

Demo zip tying pine
Color Moribana Upright multivariety
Bunjin Small
Bunjin Large
Basket Arrangement
Realistic Landscape moutian and water sides
Demo zip tying pine
Color Moribana Upright multivariety
Bunjin Small
Bunjin Large
Basket Arrangement
Realistic Landscape moutian and water sides
Radial Form
Landscape with outside view in demo
Rimpa Arrangement
Showing at Portland Japanese Garden
Showing at Portland Japanese Garden
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Conference Preparation and other photos

Iris Farm
Flower Room Preparation
Flower Room Group B
Flower prep room
Rose Garden
Rose Garden
Iris Farm
Flower Room Preparation
Flower Room Group B
Flower prep room
Rose Garden
Rose Garden
Chinese Garden
Moon Bridge
Tea House
Royal Rosarians
Royal Rosarians
Veranda
Registration Desk
Reception
Centerpieces
Post Demonstration
Demonstration Assistants
Lobby Arrangement
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