• 2024.01.22

    ORCA Plants + People Japan – Interview

    “Nature has all the answers.”

    Last autumn, @orcaliving visited our farm for their ongoing series: Plants + People. With ORCA, Seijun Nishihata shares some of his favorite garden traditions and give a look into his creative process, embracing the eternal work in progress.

     


     

    ORCA Plants + People Japan

    Seijun Nishihat’s Interview
    https://www.orcaliving.com/blogs/field-notes/seijun-nishhata

    ORCA Ofiicial Website
    https://www.orcaliving.com/

     

    Photo by  @justinchung

     

  • 2023.10.06

    Seijun Nishihata | selected as one of Forbes JAPAN’s “Culturepreneur 30”

    Forbes JAPAN has selected 30 young cultural entrepreneurs under the age of 45 who are engaged in activities that emphasize the creation of culture, the inheritance of traditional culture, and the effective use of local cultural assets.
    Seijun Nishihata was selected as one of Forbes JAPAN’s “Culturepreneur 30”.

     


    Forbes Japan Official Website
    https://forbesjapan.com/feat/culture-preneurs30/

     

     

  • 2021.04.02

    HIGHLIGHTING Japan – Interview

     

    Seijun’s interview on Sakura featured in “HIGHLIGHTING Japan”,  the monthly online magazine published by the Japanese Government.

    TITLE :
    HIGHLIGHTING Japan April 2021 – The Japanese and Cherry Blossoms

    WEBSITE :
    https://www.gov-online.go.jp/eng/publicity/book/hlj/html/202104/202104_03_en.html

  • 2021.03.09

    A Day magazine – Interview

    illustration by a day magazine

    Seijun’s interview featured in Thailand based online magazine A Day.

    TITLE :
    A DAY

    WEBSITE :
    https://adaymagazine.com/plant-hunter/

    Instagram :
    https://www.instagram.com/adaymagazine/

  • 2021.02.25

    MiLK magazine – Interview

     

    Seijun’s interview featured in Hong Kong based MiLK magazine ISSUE 963.

    TITLE :
    MiLK

    PUBLISHED DATE :
    2021.2

    PUBLISHING COMPANY :
    IMAGE FACTORY LTD.

    WEBSITE :
    www.milk.com.jk

    Instagram :
    https://www.instagram.com/milkmagazine_hk/

  • 2020.10.08

    SORA INFORMATION CENTER & CAFE CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT – December 29, 2020

    Dear Visitors,

    Thank you for visiting us at SORA INFORMATION CENTER & CAFE.

    Due to the closure of Yoyogi VILLAGE by kurkku, we are closing our information center on December 29, 2020.
    We look forward to welcoming many visitors in the last remaining three months.

    STORE HOURS :
    EVERYDAY / 1PM – 5PM  *CLOSED WEDNESDAYS

    For information at Yoyogi VILLAGE by kurkku please visit :
    http://www.yoyogi-village.jp/news/village/5792.html

  • 2020.08.06

    – Important Notice – Reopening Information Center&Cafe

    Our Information Center&Cafe has reopened!
    SORA BOTANICAL GARDEN Project. Information Center&Cafe had been temporarily closed due to coronavirus concerns from March 1. Finally we have reopened it starting August 6. We will shorten our business hours for the time being.

    <Hours>
    13:00 – 17:00 

    Closed : Wednesdays

    * “Dine in” is not available, and Free-space is still temporarily closed.
    * We will run business while keeping social distance, and avoiding crowds in the enclosed spaces.

    We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

  • 2020.05.28

    AQUILA SqUARE MILE – THE ARTY GREEN METROPOLIS advertising website and short film is now launched.


    A new collaboration work with OHTORI CONSULTANTS for AQUILA SqUARE MILE – THE ARTY GREEN METROPOLIS landscape design is now announced on the advertising website.
    AQUILA SqUARE MILE – THE ARTY GREEN METROPOLIS is a redevelopment of Tai Kok Tsui area currently in construction. A multi-purpose building with shops, restaurants, and apartments is a joint work planned by designer Yasumichi Morita and architect Dennis Lau Wing Kwong.
    Find more about the project on the website : https://www.aquila-squaremile.com.hk/en/

  • 2020.04.20

    – Important Update –

    SORA BOTANICAL GARDEN Project Information Center&Cafe is temporarily closed due to coronavirus concerns from March 1 until further notice.

    We are sorry that the store is temporarily closed as part of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
    We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

    Yoyogi VILLAGE is temporarily closed from April 6 – May 6.
    *Dates are subject to change. For the latest information please visit at http://www.yoyogi-village.jp/

    DIM LIGHT COFFEE is going to reopen with shorter hours with precautionary measures.
    http://www.yoyogi-village.jp/shop/dimlight-coffee/

    Passing through Yoyogi VILLAGE is not permitted during this term. Please note the smoking area is currently out of service.

     

  • 2020.04.09

    – Important Notice –

    SORA BOTANICAL GARDEN Project Information Center&Cafe is temporarily closed
    due to coronavirus concerns from March 1 until further notice.

    Yoyogi VILLAGE is also temporarily closed now until April 20.
    *Dates are subject to change.

    We are sorry that the store is temporarily closed as part of precautionary
    measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

    We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

  • 2020.02.19

    Introducing THE GARDENS OF EDEN by gestalten

    photo : gestalten

    THE GARDENS OF EDEN – NEW RESIDENTIAL GARDEN CONCEPTS & ARCHITECTURE FOR A GREENER PLANET, is now in store. Interview with Seijun Nishihata is featured in the book – introducing Seijun’s view on delivering trees. “I believe that more people start loving plants, the better chance we have of doing something about what we are facing. If a project makes people question and wonder about plants, that is when I feel like the project is successful.”

    Find more : https://gestalten.com/products/gardens-of-eden

    Publisher:gestalten
    Title:THE GARDENS OF EDEN
    Authors : gestalten & Abbye Churchill
    Release date:February 2020
    ISBN : 978-3-89955-990-3
    Price : 39.90 euro
    URL:https://gestalten.com/products/gardens-of-eden

     

  • 2019.12.10

    Plant installation directed by Seijun Nishihata for Centrepoint 50th Anniversary Gala 2019 at the Roundhouse in London.

    Wednesday, November 13, 2019 – Our Founder Seijun Nishihata attended the charity event Centrepoint 50th Anniversary Gala at the Roundhouse. 

    The ceiling plant installation was directed by Seijun Nishihata – enriched the space by adding an organic element to former railway engine shed turned into what is now a performing arts venue the Roundhouse.
     

     

    Centrepoint is the UK’s leading charity that has been supporting young homeless people for the past 50 years. In 2005 Prince William, RHR The Duke of Cambridge became patron of Centrepoint to follow in his mother Princess Diana’s footsteps and to keep her work alive.

     

    SORA is committed to our mission : Plant beauty, grow curiosity, and work with nature, following our mission we will continue to support social impact. 

    Find more pictures at Instagram! @seijun_nishihata https://www.instagram.com/seijun_nishihata/
    Learn more about Centrepoint https://centrepoint.org.uk/

     
     

  • 2019.11.13

    Sign up for The SORA Leaflet!


    Sign up for The SORA Leaflet! 

    The Leaflet is our monthly email newsletter. In each newsletter we’ll share 2-3 updates about what’s happening behind-the-scenes at SORA.
    [At this moment in time, please contact us directly to sign up for The SORA Leaflet.]

     

    Team dispatches about our process, social impact work, and company happenings


    What are we currently up to at SORA? How busy is cherry blossom season? Whose child is running around our greenhouse? How does SORA give back to communities across Japan and around the world?
    In our team stories we’ll share what’s on our minds, and how we approach our work and special projects. 

     

    Founder notes from Seijun Nishihata’s personal journal around his philosophy, adventures, and explorations


    Where in the world is Seijun Nishihata? Which tree is he climbing, and why is it important? How does Seijun come up with his cool ideas?
    In our founder notes we’ll share bits and pieces from Seijun’s blog, translated into English. 

     

    Conversations with friends and experts in the horticultural community


    Who are SORA’s partners and collaborators? What do these people think about the state of horticultural design today?
    In our guest interviews we’ll have conversations with talented friends of ours who do great work. 

     

    Sound like something you’d like to leaf through? Sign up, and you’ll hear from us in our first leaflet in January!

    [At this moment in time, please contact us directly to sign up for The SORA Leaflet.]

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