break open a cherry tree and there are no flowers
but the spring breeze brings forth myriad blossomsIkkyü Söjun (1394-1481)
Welcome to the NEW SAKURA website, where East meets West
The aim of SAKURA has always been to introduce various aspects of Art, Culture and Education, with a particular emphasis on the cultures of Japan and the UK. With this new website we are planning to continue this while introducing even more of an international flavour.
We hope you will enjoy browsing through our new features and activities. As you can see, this website is a work in progress and we will be adding new features on a regular basis.
If you do not find what you are looking for this time round please visit again soon.
In the meantime, if you would like to visit some of the *temporary pages from the old site, please click on the two links below:
*(Please note: These pages will be deleted as they are replaced with the new ones)
Welcome to SakurayaDesign
A selection of Sakura A6 & A5 notebooks and long notepads, featuring designs by Allison Mackenzie, are available on sale:
SakurayaDesign • Find our NEW online shop on ETSY • SakurayaDesign Etsy shop link
SAKURA goods available at other outlets:
Sakura notepads, A5 & A6 notebooks, featuring the designs of Allison Mackenzie, are on sale at selected venues in the UK. For more information check the new SAKURAYA page for more information on where to get them. 
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A Showcase of Creative Works
Features and galleries from artists & craftspeople around the world.
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The new galleries are still under construction. However, to visit some of the *temporary pages from the old site, please click on the two links below:
*(Please note: These pages will be deleted as they are replaced with the new ones)
Featured Artists & Craftspeople
Artist & Printmaker • Allison Mackenzie
Allison Mackenzie is a Scottish born artist and printmaker who has spent many years divided between Japan and the UK.
Born in Motherwell and raised in Luton, from an early age she was fascinated by East Asian cultures, with a particular fondness for all things Japanese.
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A Bridge between Cultures
Having lived and worked in Japan for many years, I found the differences and similarities between both cultures intriguing.
We would like the SAKURA website to encourage both Anglo-Japanese friendship and understanding between all cultures. 
NEW FEATURE Japan Day • May 2014 at Cardiff Central Library
A day of Japanese Cultural Events, Demonstrations, Workshops and Exhibits celebrating Japanese Arts, Traditional Crafts, Culture & Literature, was held in Cardiff Central Library on Saturday 31st May 2014.
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Learning never stops
Education is not something that stops when you leave school. For everyone learning continues far beyond the school gates - into the home, at work and during leisure time.
We all acquire basic, everyday skills and knowledge like following a recipe, using the internet or driving a car. Language skills are also important - encouraging better communication and understanding between cultures.
We will soon be adding useful educational features so please "watch this space".
Design SAKURA
The beauty of design is all around us. Everything we use in life has been designed.
Check out our sister web site
Design SAKURA.
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People
This section is intended as an Introduction to artists, musicians, writers, historical figures and various other notable people.
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Artist & Printmaker • Allison Mackenzie
Allison Mackenzie is a Scottish born artist and printmaker who has spent many years divided between Japan and the UK.
Born in Motherwell and raised in Luton, from an early age she was fascinated by East Asian cultures, with a particular fondness for all things Japanese.
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SAKURA goods are now available
NEW • Notepads featuring the designs of Allison Mackenzie are now on sale at selected venues. For more information check the new SAKURAYA page for the designs available and where to get them.
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ALL SAKURA
Click on the links below to access all topics:
