Luna Flora Exhibition 2026: Junco Hitomi's Hana Craft to Be Held

Junco Flora School (Chairperson: Junco Hitomi) of the Nippon Group will host the 'Luna Flora Exhibition 2026: Junco Hitomi's Hana Craft'.

The 'Luna Flora Exhibition', held annually across Japan by Junco Flora School, which operates clay flower craft classes, will take place this year under the theme 'The Color of Flowers That Bloom in Memory'. The exhibition will showcase a variety of works created by Luna Flora artists from across the country, including 'Pan no Hana' (Bread Flowers), 'Clay-Dyed Flowers', 'Scented Flower Soap / Luna Bianca', and 'Sheer Clay Flowers'.

In addition to the artwork display, the venue will feature screenings of instructional videos, sales of artworks and original goods (such as postcards, clear files, and books), and charity sales (※). Proceeds from the charity sales will be donated to the 'Yomiuri Hikari to Ai no Jigyodan', a certified social welfare corporation.

(※) Activities may vary by venue.

The Junco Flora School's educational programs under the 'Luna Flora' brand, supported by Nippon, have been certified as 'This is MECENAT' for four consecutive years since fiscal 2022.

Through such initiatives, the Nippon Group continues to pursue people's well-being—happiness, health, and smiles—and contribute to building a sustainable society.

(※) 'This is MECENAT': A certification program by the nonprofit organization Corporate Mecenat Association to promote corporate cultural patronage.

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1. Junco Hitomi's Activities

In the 1960s, Junco Hitomi drew inspiration from 'toy flowers' made by indigenous people in Latin America and created a completely original concept of 'sculptural flowers'—the origin of clay flowers known as 'Pan no Hana' (Bread Flowers). This innovative art form gained widespread attention through coverage in television, newspapers, and magazines.

After founding Junco Flora School, Hitomi continued to pioneer new styles such as 'Clay-Dyed Flowers', 'Tojika', 'Scented Flower Soap / Luna Bianca', and 'Sheer Clay Flowers', establishing a new genre in the craft art world called 'Luna Flora'. The seeds sown by Junco Hitomi have blossomed beyond Japan’s borders, cultivating over 200,000 enthusiasts worldwide.

Junco Hitomi

2. Overview of Junco Flora School

Chairperson: Junco Hitomi

Founded: 1967

Headquarters: 2-54-16 Gohonoki, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Phone: 03-5860-7516　Fax: 03-5860-7526

Branches: Central, Kansai, Kyushu, and Hokkaido branches, with approximately 160 courses across Japan and overseas

Course Offerings: Courses are available in the following four types of clay flower crafts:

※ For details, please visit the official website: https://www.junco.jp/

Pan no Hana (Bread Flowers) Clay-Dyed Flowers Scented Flower Soap / Luna Bianca Sheer Clay Flowers