As we feel the seasons change, paying close attention to nature can offer us peace and tranquility. Ohara-ryu Ikebana is a Japanese traditional art of flower arrangement that respects the beauty of nature. This philosophy seems to be gathering steam in New York.

While RESOBOX offers many cultural classes focusing on Japanese traditions and art forms, the Ohara-ryu flower arrangement class is always well-attended. On most days, twenty individuals of various ages, genders, and races come to learn about the intricacies of flower arrangement.

The instructor is Professor Asae Takahashi, the New York branch head of Ikebana Ohara-ryu and the representative of HANADOJO. Since 2019, she has been leading classes at RESOBOX twice a month. Her clear guidance and exceptional aesthetic sense are highly praised by regular attendees and beginners alike, who appreciate the class for providing a time to relax while also enhancing concentration and thinking skills.

 

At RESOBOX, we are delighted to offer various classes on Japanese culture, hoping to inspire more people to appreciate the art of flower arrangement and foster interest in Japan.