Japanese Flower Design Craftsmanship Meets Ninapharm’s Longevity Project. 100 Roses to Live Gracefully to 100 Years Old

Osaka, Japan — 2025/06/03

At Expo 2025 Osaka, the world witnessed a unique harmony between Japanese floral artistry and microbiome-based longevity science. In an emotionally resonant performance, Master Taeko Amino, Japan’s leading flower artist, arranged a bouquet of 100 organic Nina roses while the ethereal notes of a Stradivarius violin filled the air.

Photo: Amino Taeko (President of AMINO Co., Ltd) 

“This is the first time in my artistic career that I’ve performed flower design with the music of a Stradivarius violin,” said Taeko Amino, President of AMINO Co., Ltd., with heartfelt emotion. The historic violin—known for aging gracefully—symbolized the theme of longevity, mirroring Ninapharm’s commitment to graceful aging through advanced microbiome science.

The organically grown roses from Nagano Prefecture, aptly named Nina, carried a deeply elegant fragrance. As the bouquet took shape, it became a living metaphor for the beauty and power of aging gracefully—a philosophy deeply rooted in both art and science.

Amid the gentle strains of a Stradivarius, Taeko Amino crafts a floral masterpiece with quiet precision.

The event was more than a visual performance—it was a gathering of minds. A panel discussion followed, highlighting women’s empowerment and healthy longevity, led by Femmes du Monde, a Geneva-based nonprofit supporting the advancement of women worldwide.

Photo: Amino Taeko (President of AMINO Co., Ltd), Shinko Nakasu (leader at APGF), Machiko Ikeoka (Femmes du Monde)

Over 130 women gathered in the French Pavilion’s conference room, celebrating the message that longevity is not just about age—it’s about vitality, elegance, and purpose. The event concluded with a moving Vivaldi concert, capping a perfect symphony of flowers, science, and female empowerment.

Photo: Machiko Ikeoka (Femmes du Monde), Amino Taeko (President of AMINO Co., Ltd), Jacques Maire (Chairman of COFREX and Commissioner General for France OSAKA 2025), Shinko Nakasu (leader at APGF) 

About Femmes du Monde

Femmes du Monde is a Geneva-based organization dedicated to uplifting women of all generations. Founded in 2000 with its first initiative in the tea plantations of Sri Lanka, the organization fosters women’s self-reliance through education, mentorship, and community support. In Japan, the group continues to inspire change through forums like Nikkei Woman and partnerships with leaders in science and art.

About Taeko Amino

Taeko Amino is a master of floral design, blending traditional Ikenobo with European floral techniques honed in Germany. As Chairwoman of the Preserving Flowers Association and President of AMINO Co., Ltd., she has published over 17 books and received multiple awards, including recognition from Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture. Her works have graced international exhibitions, and her mission to promote floral longevity continues to blossom across borders.

 Key Highlights

• Ninapharm’s Longevity Project merged microbiome-based longevity science with Japanese flower design.

• Taeko Amino arranged 100 Nina roses to symbolise living gracefully to 100.

• A panel by Femmes du Monde highlighted women’s empowerment and healthy longevity.

• Over 130 women attended, ending with a Vivaldi concert.