This summer, Taro Yaguchi, renowned origami artist and founder of Taro’s Origami Studio—the world’s largest origami studio with locations in New York and Tokyo—will contribute his work to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025, the largest flower show in the world.

About the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, organized annually by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) since 1993, is recognized as the world’s largest flower show. Held in the historic gardens of Hampton Court Palace, just 40 minutes from central London, the festival attracts more than 120,000 visitors each year.

This prestigious event showcases the latest in gardening trends, innovative garden design, and sustainable horticultural practices. It receives broad coverage in major UK media outlets, including BBC and ITV, and is attended by top garden designers, passionate plant lovers, and industry experts from around the world.

Where Origami Meets Garden Design

From July 1 to July 6, 2025, as part of a special exhibition titled “For the Love of Lamiaceae”, Taro Yaguchi will collaborate with garden designers Shadwell Williams Design Studio and Price Adams Studio to create 100 waterproof origami hummingbirds.

The exhibit highlights the evolutionary relationship between pollinators and Lamiaceae plants, such as Salvia and Monarda, which are known for attracting hummingbirds with their nectar-rich red and orange blossoms. Yaguchi’s life-size origami hummingbirds—each capturing a different wing position—will be installed throughout the garden, vividly simulating the birds darting among the flowers. The oval and curving shapes of the garden bed were inspired by the graceful flight paths of hummingbirds.

About the Garden Design Studios

Shadwell Williams Design Studio
Based in the UK, Shadwell Williams Design Studio specializes in innovative landscape designs that balance nature and creativity. Their work combines sustainability with artistic vision to create unique and inspiring outdoor spaces.
🌐 Website: https://swgardendesign.com/

Price Adams Studio
Price Adams Studio is known for its distinctive approach to merging art and horticultural design. Their elegant and ecologically conscious landscapes emphasize harmony with nature and local ecosystems.
🌐 Website: https://www.priceadamsstudio.com/

Creating Outdoor-Ready Origami

Because the origami will be displayed outdoors, durability was essential. Yaguchi used special waterproof paper, allowing the hummingbirds to retain their delicate beauty while withstanding the elements. The result is a collection of elegant, weatherproof sculptures that seamlessly blend into the garden space.

Experience Origami Hummingbirds in London!

The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025, taking place from July 1–6, brings together garden designers, plant lovers, and horticultural professionals from around the globe. With expected coverage by major UK media including BBC and ITV, this event offers a unique opportunity to highlight the harmony between gardening and art on the world stage.

This project is a rare chance to present the artistry of traditional Japanese origami in a contemporary garden design context—and we are truly honored to be part of it.

If you’re in London this July, don’t miss the chance to experience a garden where origami hummingbirds take flight.

Event Details

📍 Location: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU, UK
📅 Dates: Tuesday, July 1 – Sunday, July 6, 2025
🎟 Tickets: Available via the RHS Official Website

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About Taro’s Origami Studio

Taro’s Origami Studio was founded by artist Taro Yaguchi, who transforms the tradition of Japanese origami into a form of contemporary art. Based in Brooklyn, New York and Asakusa, Tokyo, the studio provides original works and creative experiences to a wide international audience.

Yaguchi’s creations go beyond paper-folding—they are expressions of art that integrate space, sound, narrative, and branding. His work spans installations for commercial spaces, album cover art, and live origami performances.

Known for his collaborations with leading fashion brands and other creatives, Yaguchi brings new life and energy to origami through commissioned projects. The studio also offers hands-on workshops and programs for all skill levels, staying true to its belief that “origami is an art everyone can enjoy.”

🌐 Website: https://tarosorigami.com