Japan House London comes into bloom with a celebration of seasonal ikebana, Japanese flower design, presented in collaboration with the London Chapter of Ikebana International.

Often translated as ‘giving life to flowers’, ikebana – also known as kadō (lit. ‘the way of flowers’) – originated over 550 years ago in Japan. Since then, it has developed into a rich variety of schools, each with their own distinctive philosophy and style.

Marking the 70th anniversary of Ikebana International, this year’s exhibition takes inspiration from the association’s motto, ‘Friendship through flowers’, bringing together ikebana practitioners from a range of schools including Ikenobō, Nippon Kadō Koryū, Ohara School of Ikebana and Sōgetsu School.

More than 20 arrangements are presented throughout Japan House London, offering a vibrant encounter with the diversity of contemporary ikebana.

About Ikebana International

Ikebana International is a worldwide, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement. With its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, and 162 chapters around the world, Ikebana International benefits from the advice and full co-operation of the heads of all the leading Japanese schools of ikebana. The London chapter, No.6, founded in 1956, was the first chapter in Europe. With members from many different schools, each year the chapters runs a programme of demonstrations, workshops and an annual exhibition.

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