September 17, 2020
September Chapter Meeting, “Show and Tell”
Ikebana Exhibition, via Zoom – Saga Goryu, Senke-Seishin, Sogetsu
September 28th – October 3rd, 2020
The 4th annual “Japan Week at Bellevue College (BC)”
Submitted 15 ikebana arrangement photos for the virtual Japan Week Ikebana Exhibit webpage
November 19, 2020
November 2020 Chapter Meeting via Zoom
Presentations by four members from Koryu Shoto Kai/Nihon Koryu, Ohara, Senke, and Sogetsu
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...
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...
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...
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....
