Meiko Kubota's Obituary
Mieko Kubota, an accomplished artist and cultural ambassador, passed away on July 4, 2024, in Miami, Florida. Born on February 28, 1937, in Japan, she dedicated over three decades to spreading Japanese culture in South Florida.
Kubota was renowned for her creativity in ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. She taught and demonstrated ikebana throughout the region, leaving a lasting impact on the arts and public education. Kubota was renowned for her creativity in ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. She taught and demonstrated ikebana throughout the region, leaving a lasting impact on the arts and public education. In March 2022, she was honored with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays by the Consul General of the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami, Kazuhiro Nakai.
Mieko Kubota’s legacy will continue to inspire and enrich our community, bridging cultures through her artistic contributions. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Mieko Kubota’s passion for Japanese culture and her artistic contributions continue to inspire and connect people through beauty and creativity.
May her soul rest in peace.
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