Club Activities

Experience Japanese Culture

Here at our school, not only will students receive an outstanding education, we also provide a variety of extracurricular activities outside of class, so students can learn more about Japanese traditional culture. Each individual probably has an image of what Japan and Japanese culture might be, but rather than just imagining, we would like for students to actually try and experience things themselves from a first-hand perspective. ※All activities are available for participation in the first year.

Tea Ceremony Club

Yoko Ikezoe

I concentrate on Japanese Tea Ceremony for about 35 years with deep faith and conviction that “Making delicious matcha tea”.

During the tea ceremony, sitting in seiza position in the Japanese-style room, drinking a bowl of matcha tea and eating Japanese sweets.

It’s simple but profound. Let's enjoy this special moment together and have a bowl of tea.

Japanese calligraphy is something even the Japanese find difficult. Those who can write characters beautifully can leave a wonderful impression in the minds of Japanese people. In calligraphy club, students will have an opportunity to demonstrate to people their mentality and expressions.

Calligraphy Club Instructor
Keiko Ikeji

Calligraphy is a great way to deepen your understanding of Japanese culture. I hope this calligraphy experience helps
every one of you realize the ideals of “let's do it happily and cheerfully”(明るく楽しく、元気よく)!

Like sado, kado is part of Japanese culture that holds a very long history. Through the manipulation of flowers, one can present their emotions and expressions in a very delicate and beautiful way. Not only do you learn how to bring flowers to life, you can also truly feel the essence of the Japanese spirit.

Kado Club Instructor
Hiroki Iwata
・Sougetsu Nagare zukuri Artist ・Board of directors for the instructors association of Sougetsu art ・Board of directors for the Shinjuku-ku kado and sado society
I began studying at the school of ikebana Sougetsuryu in 1975. Since then, I have brought to life the full potential of flowers and other vegetation throughout a variety of space and locations in this contemporary era. Doing ikebana is not simply a nostalgic hobby of mine. I am living now, and through modern and contemporary feelings and senses, I continue to create new works of art and creations.
"The joy of creation, the joy of teaching, and arousing impression" as my motto, I am currently active as ikebana and spacial art producer

Kimono are traditional Japanese clothing, characterized by their beautifully detailed patterns and designs. Through Japanese kimono, students have an opportunity to learn about the elegance, refinement, and beauty of the mind and spirit.

Kitsuke Club
Instructor Keiko Nozawa
I have received the qualifications for teaching Japanese kitsuke while working for 23 years in the fields of kimono wearing. As an activity to share with students Japanese culture, I have visited a vast amount of schools, teaching and instructing the ways of kitsuke. Recently, I am receiving more and more kitsuke demonstration requests from magazines, catalogs, and even television.

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