HIROKO FUJITA is a floral artist who loves flowers and nature. Born in Yokohama, she was introduced to Japanese Flower Arrangement at a young age and later to Western flower arrangement by American housewives living in Yokohama. After graduating from Musashino Art University she started work as a floral artist. In addition to teaching at a variety of locations, she has taught at international symposiums using flowers to exchange culture. She is the founder of Takao Flower Arrangement School and a lecturer at NHK Culture Center.