Detroit Chapter #85

On October 7th, 8th and 9th 2022, our chapter partnered with the Cranbrook House and Gardens in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan for a fundraising exhibition. There were more than 30 Ikebana arrangements displayed throughout the magnificent rooms of Cranbrook House and tours of the Japanese Gardens. The Chapter’s Senseis demonstrated Ikebana arrangements representing Ichiyo, Ikenobo and Sogetsu schools on both Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th.
Members and guests attended a special Friday evening ticketed event. Guests included the Consul General of Japan, Mr. Yusuke Shindo and his wife, Mrs. Seiko Shindo. Everyone enjoyed appetizers, wine and a traditional Japanese Koto performance while viewing the beautiful exhibition of Ikebana arrangements made by our chapter.

The event was a huge success and well received by the local community. Our chapter was excited to share many different styles of Ikebana and bring appreciation for Japanese culture.

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Montreal Chapter #155, Canada

Chapter Meeting with Demonstrations by three Ikebana Schools, open to the public It was our first monthly meeting of the term 2024-2025. Three teachers of different schools (Koryu Shoutoukai, Ohara and Sogetsu) showed demonstrations with the theme of Chrysanthemums. It is very interesting to see how teachers...

Toronto Chapter ＃208, Canada

The Annual Flower Show, open to the public The Annual Flower Show at JCCC on September 15 was a remarkable success, featuring 46 Ikebana arrangements representing the three stages of learning: “Shu,” “Ha,” and “Ri.” Over 200 guests attended, eagerly watching the demonstrations that showcased both traditional...

Kobe Chapter #181

Demonstration On September 13th, the Kobe Chapter’s first regular meeting of the term was held in grand style at the Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel. We had the honor of inviting Ms. Kosen Naruse, the fourth Iemoto of Chiko-ryu to give us a demonstration. She has supported us...

KAMAKURA ＃51

Chapter Meeting On the 19th of September, 2024, we had the honor to have Mrs. Amy Rule, spouse to the US Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel as our guest speaker. Mrs. Rule talked about her work in Chicago when her husband was the Mayor of the city....