1,000 Mizuhiki Cranes named “Tree of Peace”

Haruko Shimizu, a talented teacher of the ancient craft of  mizuhiki, crafted and presented the “Tree of Peace” to the Hiroshima Peace Park. This work of art consisted of 1,000 mizuhiki cranes in various colors as a sumbol of peace. Mrs. Shimizu was assisted by Hiroshima Club, Seattle Betsuin women, and Dharma class students in this project.