Our ninth guest is the floral artist Nicolai Bergmann. He is one of Japan's most renowned floral artists, inspiring many with his unique worldview that fuses the sensibility honed in Denmark with Japanese culture. In this second part, we delve into Nicolai's past lives.

An Artist Through and Through, Even in Past Lives

ItoNicolai, when something truly resonates with you, you become incredibly stoic, focusing so intensely that you seem to lose sight of everything else and immerse yourself completely in that world, don't you?


ItoSo, the reason this life is about 'flowers' is because, in your past lives, you conveyed messages to people through art. However, with sculpture or painting, people have different preferences, don't they? But flowers – is there anyone who dislikes them? You were born into this life knowing that everyone feels a gentle sense of 'how beautiful' or 'how lovely' when they see flowers.

NicolaiMmm, yes.

A Teacher Conveying the Beauty Created by Nature

ItoYour presence in Japan is also inevitable. You understand the unique Japanese culture of ikebana, the beauty of Western arrangements, and the collaboration between the two. From Japan, the center of the world, you can communicate the integration of flowers into daily life to people from various countries. Many people travel through Japan. For example, if someone who finds these flowers beautiful happens to be from Africa, you can then convey that Africa has such flowers and can create such arrangements. Your soul unconsciously chooses this exchange, making you a teacher conveying the beauty of nature to many.

NicolaiMy staff tells me I make decisions quickly and live by intuition.


NicolaiThat's true. I feel lucky to be able to do what I love for a living. While my connection to nature led me to flowers, it's more than just a job. Flowers are integral to my life.

Arranging Flowers in an Apple Orchard Since Childhood

NicolaiYou only see the good things, don't you? (laughs) Aren't there any bad points?

ItoI believe you are always warm and deeply value people. You dislike conflict and always approach interactions with a desire to enrich the time spent with those you meet. However, perhaps because you prioritize harmony and cooperation, you find it difficult to express your inner thoughts. It would be beneficial to practice sharing your inner feelings bit by bit with your staff, friends, and family. Also, having grown up in a natural environment, it would be good for you to visit places where you can feel the scent of the wind and the texture of the soil. This should help alleviate any unconscious pressure you might be putting on yourself.

NicolaiMaybe I should go to an apple orchard next time.



ItoPerhaps your grandfather... he is here now and wants to talk about the apple orchard. Did you also help out at the orchard? But I see an image of you not just picking apples, but creating something with them.

NicolaiYes, I did. I used to make arrangements with apples.

ItoI thought so. You were decorating them. Your grandfather was apparently looking forward to seeing what kind of adult you would become. Apples, you know, each have a different shape. So, even as a child, you were particular about the arrangement, and that left a strong impression on him, he tells me.




Nicolai Bergmann
Floral Artist
Born in Denmark in 1976. After studying at a floral business school in Denmark, he came to Japan due to his father's work. In 2001, he established the flower shop 'Nicolai Bergmann Flowers & Design,' and currently operates three stores in Roppongi Hills, Yurakucho, and Shinjuku in Tokyo. He also has 'Nicolai Bergmann Sum,' where he selects and produces items, in Tokyo Midtown. Furthermore, he handled the overall floral design production for the newly opened five-star hotel 'The Peninsula Tokyo.'

Reika Ito | ITO Reika
Representative of Divine / Spiritual Healer
After working in product planning, advertising, and corporate planning at a company dealing in fashion accessories, she began her activities as a lightworker, performing channeling with the celestial realm and reading the subconscious. Depending on the consultation, she also offers healing, hypnotherapy, and destiny readings that combine multiple astrological systems. She holds private sessions and full moon & new moon workshops in Jiyugaoka. Her books include 'Synchronicity,' 'Techniques for Changing Your Destiny,' and 'Lucky Business Feng Shui: A Practical Guide.' www.divine-msg.com