Ikenobo Society of Honolulu is a 501(c)(3) organization to support and promote the Japanese floral art of Ikenobo ikebana in Hawaii. On June 22, 1980, the Ikenobo Society Honolulu Hawaii Chapter held an Inaugural Luncheon with Headmaster Sen'ei Ikenobo presenting the charter to founding President Kako Oda and conducting an Ikenobo
Ikenobo Society of Honolulu is a 501(c)(3) organization to support and promote the Japanese floral art of Ikenobo ikebana in Hawaii. On June 22, 1980, the Ikenobo Society Honolulu Hawaii Chapter held an Inaugural Luncheon with Headmaster Sen'ei Ikenobo presenting the charter to founding President Kako Oda and conducting an Ikenobo ikebana demonstration. The Honolulu Ikenobo chapter was the 28th to be founded in the US; today there are 41 chapters in the USA.
Current officers:
President Gail Atwater
1st Vice President Beryl Ono-Stapleton
2nd Vice President Alice Matsuno
3rd Vice President -
Recording Secretary Barbara TInius
Corresponding Secretary Diana Salansky
Treasurer May Hiraoka-Tomita
Ikenobo is the original school of ikebana and has a rich history, having been initially documented more than 555 years ago, of people coming to see and learn from a priest who was arranging flowers to place before Buddha. Over the centuries it has continued to adapt to changing lifestyles. Having enjoyed imperial support and been promo
Ikenobo is the original school of ikebana and has a rich history, having been initially documented more than 555 years ago, of people coming to see and learn from a priest who was arranging flowers to place before Buddha. Over the centuries it has continued to adapt to changing lifestyles. Having enjoyed imperial support and been promoted as an activity for samurai, smaller arrangements were later promoted as a desired skill for young woman to practice. Continuing to evolve with society, various arrangements grace modern homes as well as temples, offices or other locations today
Ikenobo has 3 main styles with traditional and more modern variations of both rikka and the simpler shoka, as well as natural and more creative free styles known as Jiyuka. (See section below for more information on styles.)
You can find more information at:
We are currently planning several events and more details will be made available later...
For now, save the following dates in June 2025:
June 14-15 Exhibition at Ala Moana Hotel
June 14 Gala Luncheon and Demonstration by Headmaster Designate Senko Ikenobo at Ala Moana Hotel
June 15 & 16 Workshops by Sr. Professor Manabu Noda at Susannah Wesley Community Center
Ikenobo has 3 basic styles of ikebana:
(examples can be seen in Photo Gallery)
Ikenobo has 3 basic styles of ikebana:
(examples can be seen in Photo Gallery)
Members enjoy a number of benefits such as workshops, demonstrations, luncheons and discounts at local stores. They are given opportunities to share their ikebana at exhibits and the Japanese Culture Center of Hawaii. In addition, they can access newsletters from Ikenobo HQ in Kyoto as well as apply to attend higher level workshops in J
Members enjoy a number of benefits such as workshops, demonstrations, luncheons and discounts at local stores. They are given opportunities to share their ikebana at exhibits and the Japanese Culture Center of Hawaii. In addition, they can access newsletters from Ikenobo HQ in Kyoto as well as apply to attend higher level workshops in Japan.
There are 2 levels of membership:
Membership drive is generally done in February with all applications submitted to HQ in bulk. Contact us for information on how to join.
Email: ikenobohonolulu@gmail.com
Classes are currently taught at in the following areas and general times. Most are held two times per month. Please contact us about joining one of these classes,
Location - Day/Time
Aiea - no new students
Hawaii Kai - Wednesday afternoons
Honolulu - Tuesday Mornings
Honolulu - Wednesday afternoo
Email: ikenobohonolulu@gmail.com
Classes are currently taught at in the following areas and general times. Most are held two times per month. Please contact us about joining one of these classes,
Location - Day/Time
Aiea - no new students
Hawaii Kai - Wednesday afternoons
Honolulu - Tuesday Mornings
Honolulu - Wednesday afternoons
Honolulu - Wednesday evenings
Honolulu - Friday mornings
Kailua - 1 Saturday morning/month
Kaneohe - Wednesday or Thursday mornings
Kula - no new students
Mililani - Tuesday mornings
Please support Ikenobo Honolulu by making a donation or paying for events. Please provide a note to ensure your payment is credited for the correct purpose, or enough information necessary to provide a donation receipt.A unique walking tour of the City with time to enjoy lunch and shopping too! Maximize your sightseeing with this exceptional tour.
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