Daikan is one of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms and marks the coldest period of the year.

It usually falls between around January 20 and February 3, positioned just before the next solar term, Risshun (the Beginning of Spring).

As the final of the twenty-four solar terms, Daikan signifies the moment when the cold reaches its extreme and the transition to the next season is about to begin.
It is not merely a reference to low temperatures, but a time that symbolizes nature entering a deep stillness, quietly preparing within for the next cycle.

The earth is covered in snow and ice, and life appears to have come to a standstill.
Yet when I turned my attention to the garden, I saw plum, quince, witch hazel, and camellia quietly beginning to bud.
It made me feel that spring might arrive very soon, filling me with a sense of anticipation and quiet excitement.

Using these seasonal flowers, we created an ikebana arrangement to reflect the subtle presence of Daikan.

Ikebana Lesson from 23-24.01.2026 at Düsseldorf