Satsuki Palter

Satsuki Palter is an ikebana artist and tea ceremony teacher. She is president of the LA chapter of Ohara Ikebana and the Ikebana Teachers Association. She was born and raised in Kobe before moving to Los Angeles. She has a degree in mathematics from Tokyo University of Science, and worked for many years as a computer programmer. Satsuki lives in Mar Vista, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.

(Updated June 2024)

Stories from This Author

11th Annual Imagine Little Tokyo Short Story Contest

New Otani Wedding

June 3, 2024 • DC Palter , Satsuki Palter

When Saburo finally arrived at the hotel, a bellboy shouted “Irasshaimase!” as the taxi pulled up in front of the lobby. Opening the door, he said with a deep bow, “Welcome to the New Otani Los Angeles.” Rolling a cart over to the trunk, he was surprised to find only an overnight bag. “Is this all your luggage, sir?” Saburo only planned to stay one night, long enough to stop the wedding and bring Yayoi home to Japan. He grabbed …