Ichiyō School

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ichiyo ikebana school meikof-kasuya-iemoto

Ichiyō (一葉式いけ花), meaning “One Leaf” in Japanese, embodies the harmony between nature and human emotion. Founded in 1937 by siblings Ichiyō and Meikof Kasuya, the school encourages each arranger to express their individuality while creating designs that complement their surroundings.

Led today by Iemoto Naohiro Kasuya, the Ichiyō School blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary creativity. Known for pioneering the use of crossing lines and achieving natural balance without a kenzan or komi, Ichiyō arrangements highlight the graceful relationship between materials, space, and form.

With its clear and accessible teaching method, the Ichiyō School welcomes students of all levels to explore the art of ikebana — where nature, balance, and self-expression come beautifully together.

Learn more about Ichiyō School at ichiyo-ikebana-school.com

*photo credits Ikebana International magazine

Ikebaba by Meikof Kasuya, the 2nd Iemoto*

Ichiyo Ikebana School
Ichiyo Ikebana School

Ikebaba by Meikof Kasuya, the 2nd Iemoto*

Art Gallery

Explore the beauty of Japanese flower arrangements and friendship.

A variety of colorful flowers, including pink lilies, red roses, white carnations, and yellow daisies, are artistically arranged and floating in water. The background features a rustic stone wall, adding a natural element to the floral arrangement.
A variety of colorful flowers, including pink lilies, red roses, white carnations, and yellow daisies, are artistically arranged and floating in water. The background features a rustic stone wall, adding a natural element to the floral arrangement.
Two flower arrangements are placed side by side against a dark background. The left arrangement features yellow flowers with green foliage in a white pot. The right arrangement consists of white and pink roses in a textured pink vase, tied with a string.
Two flower arrangements are placed side by side against a dark background. The left arrangement features yellow flowers with green foliage in a white pot. The right arrangement consists of white and pink roses in a textured pink vase, tied with a string.
A delicate floral arrangement featuring pink flowers intertwined with geometric wooden structures. Red petals and branches are intricately woven together, creating an artistic and organic pattern.
A delicate floral arrangement featuring pink flowers intertwined with geometric wooden structures. Red petals and branches are intricately woven together, creating an artistic and organic pattern.
A delicate arrangement of small, multi-colored flowers is hanging on a wall. The bouquet includes light yellow, white, and purple flowers held together in a decorative triangular wooden frame.
A delicate arrangement of small, multi-colored flowers is hanging on a wall. The bouquet includes light yellow, white, and purple flowers held together in a decorative triangular wooden frame.
A decorative arrangement features a collection of pastel-colored flowers, including blue, pink, and white blooms. It is accented with a golden folding fan and delicate pink and purple ribbons. The entire composition is set on a black stand with a textured base, and a white tassel cord is draped elegantly to the side.
A decorative arrangement features a collection of pastel-colored flowers, including blue, pink, and white blooms. It is accented with a golden folding fan and delicate pink and purple ribbons. The entire composition is set on a black stand with a textured base, and a white tassel cord is draped elegantly to the side.
A bouquet composed of various flowers and leaves, artistically arranged. The flowers display a mix of textures and colors, including green hydrangeas, orange and brown leaves, and spiky tall grasses. The arrangement is held against a dark background that enhances the vivid colors of the bouquet.
A bouquet composed of various flowers and leaves, artistically arranged. The flowers display a mix of textures and colors, including green hydrangeas, orange and brown leaves, and spiky tall grasses. The arrangement is held against a dark background that enhances the vivid colors of the bouquet.

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