【Workshop Flow】
1. Welcome & Introduction (15 min)
Guests receive a warm welcome and a brief introduction to Japanese seasonal traditions.
We explain how Japanese people have historically cherished plants and flowers, and how this appreciation connects to Ikebana, Japan’s refined floral culture.
Participants learn the cultural significance and symbolism of Shimenawa.
We explain the meaning of each element used in Shimenawa wreath, including:
-rice straw
-pine
-red berries
-decorative cords
-color symbolism
This section highlights how the philosophy of Ikebana influences the design and intention behind the Shimenawa wreath.
2. Demonstration (10 min)
A clear, step-by-step demonstration of how to assemble a Shimenawa wreath.
Participants learn the basic structure, placement of materials, and tips for balance and harmony.
3. Create Your Own Wreath (30 min)
Guests enjoy freely decorating their personal wreath.
We encourage participants to express their own style while appreciating the Japanese spirit of:
-mindfulness
-harmony
-“making with the heart”
This warm, personal approach is a unique feature of Koto Chikage workshops and creates memorable, meaningful experiences.
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. It is a compact, single-story building with striking white plaster walls, wooden pillars, and a traditional tiled roof. A stone-paved pathway leads to the entrance, with a beautiful stone garden beside it.
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. It is a compact, single-story building with striking white plaster walls, wooden pillars, and a traditional tiled roof. A stone-paved pathway leads to the entrance, with a beautiful stone garden beside it.
