IKENOBO IKEBANA
SOCIETY NEWSLETTER
I k e n o b oIkebana
I k e b a n a
Ikenobo
S a n F r a n c i s c o
San
Francisco
Headquarters
Headquarters
38th
June 2013
Volume 3
November 2014
Offering of Flowers at the Memorial Service in Boston
Inside This Issue:
Both the Offering of Flowers in 1
Anniversary
Celebration of San Diego Chapter
Japanese American and flags were displayed, as well as 1,000 The 38th Anniversary Celebration for the
Ikenobo
San Diego
paper cranes. Ikebana
The flowers Chapter was held on October 25th and
26th
with
Headmaster
were used as a 45th
universal Sen'Ei Ikenobo. The Headmaster, along symbol of appreciation and with Consul General of Japan,
to deepen Mr. Harry H Horinouchi, and the Director
of the UC friendship San Diego, Mr.
between the two countries. Richard Madsen, cut the ribbon to signal the start of the flower
The 45th Anniversary of exhibition.
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of In the afternoon, following a video introducing
Ikenobo, the Headmaster
America was also held at gave a powerpoint lecture and an ikebana demonstration. Professor Noda
Fairmont Copley Plaza exhibited Rei-shiki Ike with natural flowers in crane and tortoise shapes.
Hotel on the same day. Boston
Kenge by Headmaster Designate
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“Hana Ikusa” the Musical
1
50th Anniversary in Toronto
2
50th Anniversary Flower Exhibition in Los Angeles
2
Northern California Chapter’s 50th Anniversary
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The speech was humorous and captured the essence of ikebana. More
than 200 attendees from Canada and all over the U.S. enjoyed the
Headmaster, Sen’ei Ikenobo offering flowers
BOSTON
celebration at the University
of San Diego. Ribbon Cutting at San Diego University
Museum of Fine Arts
“Hana Ikusa” to Become Over the
luncheon, there were ceremonies to give the
Headmaster and Headmaster Designate performed a Musical
n March 11, 2013, exactly two lecture-demonstrations on March 10.
Karo award, as well as to dedicate funds to the San Diego
years after the Great Tohoku Harvard University The novel “Hana Chapter.
Earthquake, a memorial service was Headmaster Designate conducted a workshop for On theIkusa,” a story 26th, about 40 people attended the general
held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel Harvard students on March 12.
where the first workshop.
Professor Noda taught Rikka Shofutai, and
in Boston. Headmaster, Sen’ei Ikenobo NEW YORK Senko Ikenobo Professor
Komiya taught Shoka Jiyuka.
flowers to the victims of the Headmaster gave a special lecture in New York offered (famous for Maeda Tei no The third
Special
Workshop
“Jiyuka
curriculum”
was held
Oosunamono) is the main earthquake and also to the victims of and Headmaster Designate conducted a Flower at the Handlery
Hotel
on
the
27th
and
28th,
with
about 60
Offering Ceremony on March 15 at the United character, will become a the 9/11 terrorist attacks, with the floral Ikenobomusical. Taro Matsunaga, who members in attendance.tribute “Pray for World Peace.” Among the members,
Nations Headquarters.
will produce, compose the there were
teachers who had participated in previous
music, and also perform in the Jiyuka workshops.
This instruction
for teachers on Jiyuka
Lecture by Headmaster
Workshop by Professor Noda
Kenge by Headmaster Designate, Yuki Ikenobo
has beenmusical, sang at the Ikenobo very popular. O
50th
RChapter
Anniversary Celebration of Chicago
National Tournament. Hana Ikusa’s author, Onitsuka Tadashi, wrote the lyrics.
From Left: Chicago Chapter Vice Consul
Ayako Yamada, Visiting Professor Toshiko Komiya,
Chicago ChapterPresident Charies Harris,
and the Director of Ikenobo America Nobu Kurashige
okkakudo, where Ikebana originated, is officially known as “Shiunzan-chouhou Temple” and is the 18th temple of the Saikoku 33 temples. The Headmaster Designate, Yuki Ikenobo visited all The Chicago Chapter
celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the Chicago
33 temples flowers at the 20th temple, Botanic Gardens on the 24thand andoffered 25th of
August.
The
two-day
“Yoshimine Temple.” Yuki Ikenobo used pine trees celebration was open to the public and attended by hundreds of
in the flower offering, to pray for world peace.
friends and visitors. Managing Director Nobu Kurashige and visiting
professor Toshiko Lecture and demonstration by Headmaster Designate, Komiya assisted the Chapter in presenting a
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Yuki Ikenobo
noteworthy exhibition which included lecture demonstrations and a
Rei-shiki Ike performance. The Opening Day ribbon was cut by ViceConsul Ayako Yamada, and the festivities were joined by the Indiana
Chapter of the Urasenke Foundation and representative of the Aikido
International Association. The exhibition honored senior professor
Ikka Nakashima, who died just two months before the 50th
Anniversary of the chapter she founded in 1964.
Ikenobo Ikebana Society News Letter
Foreign Minister Commendation 2014 Award
Karosho
The Foreign Minister Commendation
Awardof 2014 was presentedto Mrs.
Toshiko Shimoura, with a ceremony
held on September 27th. Toshiko was recognized for her
distinguished service and outstanding
contribution to the
promotion of mutual
understanding between
Japan and the U. S.
Mrs. Oehler was awarded the
supreme “ K aro S hoku” b y
Shosho. This position is very
prestigious, and Mrs. Oehler is
the only person in the U.S.,
beside Mrs Shinbashi in L.A.,
who has been selected to receive
this award.
Mrs. Oehler came to the U.S. in 1959, and has been
devoting herself single-mindedly to the instruction
of Ikebana. She has been continuously spreading
Ikenobo in both private and public institutions
suc h as I kebana Inter nat ional, I kebana
International San Diego, each elementary schools,
San Diego State University, and various elementary
schools. Her pleasant personality always attracts
people and brings them together.
Ikenobo wishes her well and hopes for her further
success in the future. Schedule in 2015
-Texas Branch 50th Anniversary --------------May 28th to 29th
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Texas
Mrs. Yoshiko M. Smith, President (281)646-0424 / [email protected]
-Saint Gabriel Valley Branch 5th Anniversary
-------- Sep. 27th to 28th
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of San Gabriel Valley California Chapter
Mrs. Tina Fu Ting Yang, President (626)286-5028 /
[email protected]
Visiting Professors 2015
1st PERIOD
2nd PERIOD
3rd PERIOD
Makoto Fujii
(Kyoto Branch)
Taichi Inoue
Masayo
Takenouchi
-Honolulu Branch 35th Anniversary ----------Oct .16th to 18th
Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Honolulu Chapter
Mrs. May Hiraoka-Tomita, Preseindet (808)781-7121 [email protected]
-Study Tour to Japan ------------------------Oct .31st to Nov. 3
You can enjoy Kyu-Tanabata-Kai and official banquet with
the Head master and a former visiting professor
Max Kogure at Nippon Express Travel USA, Inc. Ikenobo Ikebana Japan
Stury Tour Desk (415)4344060 / [email protected]
(TokyoTachibana
Kai Branch)
(Tokyo Branch)
The 2015 visiting professors have been selected
from members of Ikenobo Kado. Each professor
will spend 3 months in North America working to
spread and promote Ikenobo.
Now on Sale
2015 Ikenobo Calendars
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2
SPECIAL WORKSHOP
Textbook & Vase
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4
New Book:
New Vases
“Hana Shirube” “Kiko no Hana”
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1: 2015 Calendar (International Edition) 56(L)×30(W) 13 pages -------------$15.00
Each 6 works by Sen'ei Ikenobo & Yuki Ikenobo.
2:2015 Desk Calendar ( Japanese Edition) 15.5(L)×22.5(W) 13 pages ---------$17.00
Each work by 12 professors.
3:An Introductory Free Style Curriculum ------------------------------------$25.00
4:Special Workshop Vase (with Kenzan)--------------------------------------$90.00
5:Book “Hana Shirube” by Saburo Inoue-------------------------------------$45.00
(only in Japanese) Ikebana works with easily accessible flowers
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7
8
6:Book “Kiko no Hana”by Shigeru Matsunaga
(only in Japanese) ----------------------- $39
Ikebana works themed with 24 divisions of the
old calendar & 72 divisions of the solar year
7 & 8: Flat Vase Green / Blue
14.7(W)×3.1(H)-----------------$22 /each