Sunday, October 31, from 19:45
Room HEIAN, HOTEL OKURA KOBE
*We provide complimentary shuttle bus from Portopia Hotel. The participants will be informed of the details on the day.

Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging that has flourished since the sixteenth century. Its origin is said to date from the sixth century when Buddhist priests offered up flowers before Buddha. There are several schools of ikebana. The Ohara School was founded in 1912 by Unshin Ohara who had been with the Ikenobo School. Mrs. Ingrid Luders, a grand master of the Ohara School and the Past President of the North American Ohara Teachers Association will present several works to the participants. She has been involved in ikebana for 40years. Those who love flowers, who want to start understanding ikebana, and who would enjoy a friendly and relaxing presentation are welcomed.

Mrs. Ingrid Luders will teach ikebana. Materials and tools will be provided.
Only for registered accompanying persons.
Tickets required: JPY 2,000 per person
Note: Admission is limited to 24 persons, and a reservation is recommended.

Mrs. Kazuko Fujiwara, Professor of Calligraphy, and a member of the award-winning Kyoto Association of Calligraphy Artists will teach how to enjoy Japanese calligraphy. It might be possible to ask the teacher to write some words for you if time allows. Brushes, ink and paper will be provided.
Only for registered accompanying persons.
Tickets required: JPY 1,000 per person
Note: Admission is limited to 20 persons, and a reservation is recommended.

Mrs. Masako Kaji, Teacher of the Sekishu style of tea ceremony, and her friends will teach how to make Japanese tea (matcha). If your time is limited, you can simply sample some Japanese tea and sweets.
Free for registered accompanying persons. Registered delegates are also welcomed as long as seats are available. You can just come in and enjoy teas and sweets, but the service will be stopped when we run out of sweets.