Author: Yoko

  • Announcement

    Russell Bowers Awarded 2025 Patricia O’Reilly Service Award The Ikebana Iwaya Fund awarded the inaugural 2025 Patricia O’Reilly Service Award of $500 to Russell Bowers for his many years of service in promoting, supporting and investing in ikebana. This was accomplished via his multiple NAOTA board positions over the last 10 years, his leadership of…

  • 23rd NAOTA Conference

    23rd NAOTA Conference

    May 13 – 17, 2026 Cleveland, OH USA The 23rd NAOTA conference will be held from May 13 – May 17, 2026 in Cleveland OH USA. The conference is hosted by the Northern Ohio Chapter, led by Honorary Chair Ingrid Luders, Chairperson, Isa Ranganathan and Co-Chair, Darlene Hritz. INSTRUCTORSThe instructors for the conference will be…

  • The 22nd NAOTA Conference – September 8 – 12, 2025 Portland, Oregon

    The 22nd NAOTA Conference – September 8 – 12, 2025 Portland, Oregon

    The Oregon Chapter successfully hosted the 22nd NAOTA Conference from September 8–12 at the Crowne Plaza Portland – Downtown Convention Center. The event featured a full schedule of workshops, demonstrations, and activities, all set against the backdrop of Portland’s exceptional early-autumn weather and scenic West Coast surroundings. Professor Yokohigashi served as the instructor throughout the…

  • September 2025

    September 2025
  • June 2025

    June 2025
  • Southeastern Ohara Chapter 2025 Spring Seminar

    Venue: Cannon Centre Location: 204 Cannon St, Greer, SC 29651 Dates: March 18-20, 2025 The Southeastern Ohara Chapter is excited to announce its 2025 Spring Seminar, taking place March 18–20 at the Cannon Centre in the heart of Greer, South Carolina. This intimate gathering offers SEO members a chance to deepen their Ikebana practice under…

  • March 2025

    March 2025
  • December 2024

    December 2024
  • 22nd NAOTA Conference

    22nd NAOTA Conference

    September 8 – 12, 2025 Portland, Oregon USA The 22nd NAOTA conference will be held from September 8 – September 12, 2025 in Portland, OR USA. The conference is hosted by the Oregon Chapter, led by Chairperson, Carolyn Alter and Co-Chair, Diane Sayrizi. INSTRUCTORSThe instructors for the conference will be Professor Hirokazu Yokohigashi assisted by…

  • The 21st NAOTA Conference – October 21-24, 2024 La Jolla

    The 21st NAOTA Conference – October 21-24, 2024  La Jolla

    The San Diego Sakura Chapter and the La Jolla Chapter jointly hosted the 21st NAOTA conference from October 21st to October 24th at the San Diego Marriott La Jolla in San Diego, California. Headmaster Hiroki Ohara was assisted by Associate Professor Satoshi Hirota, conducting 3 full days of workshops for NAOTA conference attendees. Demonstration Reception…

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