Discover “Flowers for Everyday Life” at UNIQLO Flower near Okachimachi Station. An ikebana instructor explains small habits for incorporating flowers into daily life and the beauty of the store's display.

A report from the Japan Ikebana Art Special Exhibition held inside Osaka Expo 2025. Featuring 64 schools and 86 masters, this unprecedented showcase revealed the diversity and future of Japanese flower art. Read about the atmosphere, floral materials, and lessons from this remarkable Ikebana event.

Introduction When starting ikebana, Japan’s traditional art of flower arrangement, the three essential tools you’ll need are flower scissors (hanabasami), a kenzan (metal flower holder), and a vase (kaki). These are the fundamental tools used across all ikebana schools. They may look simple, but how you handle them greatly affects both the longevity of your flowers and the overall impression of your work. The scissors act as “the hands that face the flowers”, the kenzan as “t

Explore UNIQLO FLOWER in Ginza, Tokyo — where fashion meets flowers. Learn how choosing flowers reflects Japanese design culture, then visit Oraqua Studio nearby for a hands-on ikebana lesson in English.

Learn what Ikebana is and how it differs from Western flower arrangement. Oraqua Ikebana Studio in Nihonbashi, Tokyo offers beginner-friendly lessons where you can experience Japanese flower art — no experience or tools needed.

Workshop the beauty of Japanese flower arrangement at Oraqua Ikebana Studio in Tokyo. This step-by-step guide shows the full flow of your first Ikebana lesson—from booking to creation. Beginner-friendly, English supported, and walk-in with empty hands.

Discover Oraqua — an Ikebana class in Tokyo where you can learn Japanese flower arrangement after work. A calm, creative hobby for busy professionals. Beginners welcome.

▶︎What You’ll Learn in This Article 1.What is Ikebana? 2.The History of Ikebana 3.The Major Ikebana Schools 4.About the Ryusei School (Ryusei-ha) 5.Learning Ikebana at Oraqua 6.For First-Time Students

A complete guide to Oraqua, an Ikebana studio in Nihonbashi, Tokyo — including lesson duration, fees, and what to bring. Perfect for beginners and working professionals, with easy, hands-free lessons you can enjoy after work.