The Ikenobo June 2026

A Magazine to Explore the “Now” of Ikenobo Ikebana This magazine features works by Ikenobo Senko, Headmaster Designate, along with contributions from professors of the Ikenobo Central Institute of Ikebana. It also includes practical lesson pages covering each style. In addition, the magazine highlights a wide range of Ikenobo activities, such as major exhibitions and school ikebana programs. It is recommended not only for those learning the fundamentals of Ikenobo Ikebana, but also for practitioners seeking to advance their skills as instructors. Please note: This is a print magazine (not a digital/e-book edition) and is published in Japanese only; no English-language content is included. Starting with the January 2023 issue, the format has been updated to a convenient and portable B5 size. The base price of the magazine has been revised beginning with the June 2025 issue (released in May 2025). Start Your Subscription to The Ikenobo Table of Contents Senko Ikenobo Flowers of June Special Feature: “Finding Joy in the Rain — Discovering Rich Seasonal Sensibilities” Drop the Needle... Photos & Text by Senshu Ikenobo This Month’s Ikebana Lessons Free-Style Ikebana (Jiyuka) Tips for Free-Style Arrangements — Basic Forms × Design Elements Monthly Wa-Modern & Stylish Free-Style Arrangements Decorating Walls, Filling Space — Hanging & Suspended Arrangements Traveling Free-Style Arrangements Shoka (Traditional Style) Seasonal Materials — How Placement Transforms Expression Arranging in Bamboo Containers The Art of Contrast Rikka (Classical Style) Connecting the Lines of Plant Materials Yakueda: Forte ♪ Piano ♪ Exhibition Reports The 72nd Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Dedication Ceremony and Ikenobo Ikebana Exhibition The 56th Chugoku Regional Joint Ikebana Exhibition Product Details Specifications: B5 Size / 64 pages Publisher: Japan Kado Association ``