FEATURED EVENT
JICC 45th Anniversary | THE ART OF IKEBANA
In celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Japan Information & Culture Center, join us for a special talk and demonstration.
The current headmaster of the Ichiyo School of Ikebana (一葉式いけ花) will introduce the art of ikebana and share insights
into the school’s approach to floral arrangement.
Ikebana (生花; rough translation "giving life to flowers”) is the Japanese art of arranging flowers, branches,
leaves, and other natural materials. There are numerous schools of ikebana, each with their own ideals and expressions.
This event will center the Ichiyo School of Ikebana. In the Ichiyo School, the emphasis is on personal expression
and the concept of Ma (間)—the space, time, relationship, and balance between the individual, flowers, and
other materials. Its philosophy is to consciously perceive the Ma between oneself and all forms of existence,
capturing the inherent beauty and expression of plants and materials in the act of arranging flowers.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Naohiro KASUYA
4th Headmaster, ICHIYO SCHOOL of IKEBANA
Born in 1980, Naohiro KASUYA is currently the 4th Headmaster of the Ichiyo School of Ikebana,
having succeeded his father, Akihiro KASUYA, the 3rd Headmaster, in 2019.
With the aim of widely promoting ikebana, he is engaged in teaching while actively presenting his works
through solo exhibitions, group exhibitions both within and beyond his school, and live ikebana performances.
Mr. Kasuya also plans and produces ikebana-related events. In addition, he has been deeply involved in
artistic collaborations across various fields, including providing ikebana instruction and artistic
supervision for films and television dramas, as well as collaborating with artists and creators
from other disciplines.
Internationally, Mr. Kasuya has given ikebana demonstrations at institutions such as The Metropolitan
Museum of Art in New York and has conducted demonstrations and workshops across the United States,
France, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, India, China, and many other countries. Through enhancing
the global appreciation of “IKEBANA,” he aims to foster a renewed perception and evaluation of ikebana
within Japan itself and, therefore, places strong emphasis on international activities.
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