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Dear Members, Thank you so much for your warm support and cooperation during my term as the president of the Kamakura Chapter in 2014-2015. This year has provided me with many wonderful opportunities to meet new people and form the relationships that reinforce our motto, "Friendship through flowers". It has been my honor to serve as president and I am grateful for the opportunities provided by all members. For the coming year, I would like to further deepen and cherish the friendships that I have made, and continue my experience. Finally, I would like to express my utmost gratitude for the board members whose tireless efforts made all of our programs and meetings successful throughout the year. Sincerely, Yoko Hanada President 2014-2015
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Lecture by Mme. Romana Sadurska
SEPT 2014
by Camilla Wenke Place: Mrs. Satoâs residence The Great Buddha Wife of Spanish Ambassador to Japan
Member of the Madrid Bar Association, attended Yale Partner and the Secretary General of Uria Menendex, a large Spanish law firm.
A minute of silence was held to honor those who died on September 11th
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The day dawned humid and damp but the mood was far from subdued as members and guests gathered in Mrs. Satoâs beautiful residence, pleased to see each other after the summer break and eager to hear Madame Sadurskaâs lecture on the Keicho Embassy. Erudite and multi-lingual, Mrs. Sadurska gave a fascinating insight into the first Keicho Embassy from Japan to Spain, which left Japan in 1613 and lasted 7 years. This delegation, sponsored by Date Masamune and led by Samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga and Spanish Franciscan Friar, Luis Sotelo, hoped to establish trading relations with Spain and procure Catholic missionaries to come to Japan. The San Juan Bautista, built specifically for this mission, sailed from Japan to Mexico where the delegates crossed overland from west to east, taking another ship to continue their journey towards Europe. Hasekuraâs embassy was well received by both the Spanish King and Pope Paul V, but King Philip III refused to sign trade agreements as during this
time period Japan was moving towards the suppression of Christianity. Hasekura returned empty handed to Japan in 1620 and died of illness two years later. Japanâs next embassy to Europe was not for a further 200 years following two centuries of isolization, Shakoku, the closed-door policy. There was time for questions and then members and guests enjoyed a delicious bento lunch and time to socialize, followed by a silent auction. It was a great start to what promises to be a very special year for the Ikebana International Kamakura Chapter #51
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On Thursday October 17, 2014, Ikebana International Kamakura Chapter #51 held it's monthly program at the historic Kencho-ji Temple in Kita Kamakura. The temple is one of the five great zen temples in Japan and we were honored to have such a special venue. The program was our annual "hands-on" workshop. We began with some brief words from Anai, the head priest as well as Mrs. Nobuko Usui, the current Ikebana International President.
Asai Shogo, head priest
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This month there were so many choices that the temple was buzzing with activity from start to finish. Members had the option of learning one stroke painting led by Mrs. Tae Ozeki, Ikebana instructor, as well as Furoshiki wrapping with the help of our board members. While the upstairs was a bustling hub of action, complete with a tea corner, White Elephant sale and Mrs. Ozeki's hand painted crafts for purchase, downstairs in the large hall many of our members chose to participate in Zazen meditation. There were special
pillows, which had been laid out prior to our arrival. The pillows were lined up facing one another the length of the large open-air hall. Junko Katano translated the instructions for the participants. "Please cross your legs, place your palms together gently and form a circle with your thumbs". The bell rang, and the wooden blocks clapped together. The priest began to walk. I became very focused on his feet as he walked by. His steps seem perfectly timed; his pace very quick and sure, though he also seemed to glide slowly at the same time. At the other end of the row you heard the crack of his stick. It sounded so crisp, I wanted to turn and watch but remained in position. I heard everything so clearly, the sound of his footsteps on the tatami mat each time he stepped, the school children running on the wooden deck, his black robes as they sway in the wind. Each time he passed I felt anticipation as though I had missed an opportunity. Finally, when he came to our end he stood there for what seemed like an
eternity, as if he sensed my trepidation. I breathed in and slowly put my hands in the praying position. The feet stopped before me. The monk helped me cross my hands over my chest and instructed me to lean forward, then without hesitation he hit me with his stick. First, my left shoulder then my right. The hit was not painful. It was clarifying and rewarding. It gave me a sense of accomplishment. The priest made one more pass and returned to his spot. He rang the bell and ended the thirty-minute Zazen meditation. We all prayed together as a group while the monk chanted, a large temple bell was rung and the sound resonated throughout the temple grounds into the autumn air. The experience provided me with a unspoken sense of connection to the other members who had also participated. Upon completing Zazen we moved to the upstairs area. We joined the other chapter members before experiencing a delicious lunch of Kenchin-miso soup. The soup, which consisted of daikon, tofu, gobo and many other vegetarian culinary delights, was prepared freshly in-house by the wonderful Kencho-ji staff. The soup was paired with two onigiri (Japanese style rice balls). The members continued with their workshops and time slipped away. We experienced first hand the life of a monk; we ate their food, practiced Zazen meditation and benefitted from the positive energy that follows. We thank the wonderful staff and Priests of Kencho-ji for sharing their amazing space with Kamakura Chapter # 51
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This year, our members were treated to two cultural event specifically geared towards our American members so that they may experience Japanese culture. We had an opportunity to attend the Headquarters od Japan Association of the Tea Ceremony & Kimono Dressing at Shimizu Toki Kimono Museum
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Ikebana Demonstration by Kazumasa Kubo
Leader of the design school for floristry Hana-ÂâAmi
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Venue: Kamakura Park Hotel
FROM MR. KUBO Sprinkle cinnamon on roses when drying so they retain their color and for a great scent
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Kubo-san is one of the most wellknown and respected flower designers and teachers in Japan. For some years he was president of the Nippon Flower Designerâs Association to which round about 28,000 members belong and of which he is an honorary teacher. Presently, Kazumasa Kubo manages over 60 branch schools of Hana-Ami Blumenschule in Japan. Mr Kuboâs style is far from ordinary. Instead it fuses his passion for art with European influences. He told us you have to think about for whom you will make the arrangement.
Within an hour he created seven arrangements and each looked beautiful. One was in a German style from the 1960âs. Some others were more modern and his ingenuity brought him to use materials other than flowers like wire and buttons. He worked so fast, but he was very inspired. He also showed us some Christmas arrangements. One was a North European Advent arrangement that had 24 candles. Another looked like a Christmas tree. Some lucky members won his arrangements at the end. -Angelika Schulz
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A reading of âTwas the Night Before Christmasâ was preceded traditional American crafts such as decorating gingerbread cookies and making paper snowflakes. The members had a great time singing Christmas carols, which included Silent Night and Ave Maria. The warmth and the spirit of the season was felt throughout the day.
SPECIAL GUESTS: String Trio:
Yoko Nagashima violin Ohmi Sahara piano Hazuki Ando cello
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âWhat a wonderful time I had participating in this joyous occasion. From the ensemble music performance to the reading of the classic Clement Clarke Moore poem; the sights, sounds, and tastes of the season captured the spirit of the holidays. Having the opportunity to demonstrate our holiday traditions was a personal highlight for me. Gingerbread, sprinkles, frosting, and laughter marked a successful event and I look forward to next year.â ~Karen England
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Mochi Pounding & Monkey Entertainment
Mrs. Satoâs Residence Kamakura
Happy New Year! It was a beautiful day and we were all happy to see such great weather. This monthâs event was a Monkey Performance by Emi and Takeo as well as a Mochi Pounding demonstration by Mr. Tago Yuji. Takeo and trainer Emi treated us all to a very entertaining monkey performance. They have been partners for eight years and it was amazing to see how talented Takeo, the monkey, was while working with Emi. It was incredible to watch Takeo jump, balance, and do back flips. Emi comes from a family of trainers who wish to continue to expand their activities. After the performance everyone was invited to take pictures with Emi and Takeo.
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Mr. Tago Yuji provided us with some information and a demonstration of Mochi Pounding. It was very interesting and entertaining to see how Mochi is made and how much work it takes to make the Mochi. Many varieties of fresh Mochi were provided and everybody was encouraged to try them all. We were all invited to participate in the making of the Mochi. It was so much fun to watch everybody pounding the rice. What an incredible experience! -Jeanette Hagerman
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FEB 2015
HACHIMANGU SHRINE, KAMAKURA
Obi Art with Shuko Yamamoto
Born in Kanagawa, she is the creator of âobi artâ. She holds workshops in various cities and her work also concentrates on the creation of bouquets with Obi for wedding ceremonies. Her work has been exhibited in galleries in France, the U.S., China and Italy.
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What is Obi?
Obi is the âbeltâ of the Kimono, the traditional Japanese costume of excellence. Depending on the occasion and the season, Japanese people change the material and the manner of tightening. Initially used as a real b elt, it has now assumed the function of decoration.
Art in Obi
Midori Yamagiwa, Shuko Yamamoto sensei, Nakajima Misako, Robin Smith
After WWII and the spreading of western clothing, the Kimono was gradually put away and used only for ceremonies and formal occasions. The artist S huko Yamamoto wanted to give new life to these âbeltsâ and has thus encouraged many to be brought out of closets and attics. Shuko Yamamoto is praised because of her ability to create beautiful works of art using flowers and obi. -ÂâCasey McCartney
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On March 19th, the members of I.I. participated in an unforgettably enlightening and enjoyable event at the Embassy of India in Tokyo. Hosted by the Indian Ambassador to Japan, the Hon. Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa. The visit of the handsome facility was followed by an illuminating presentation of Indian history and culture, as well as a fascinating travelogue of Indiaâs top tourist destinations. We were treated to live demonstrations of Indian dance, instructional demonstration in sari dressing, and Yoga routines which were informative and hugely entertaining. We had the chance to shop at a âbazaarâ which consisted of beautiful scarves, clothing, jewelry and fine teas imported from incredible India. Finally, we were the beneficiaries of a lavish buffet of Indian delicacies, which was a sampling of the countryâs finest regional cuisines. Totemo oishikatta desu ne! Many thanks to the Ikebana International board and the Indian Embassy for arranging this fabulous event. We were inspired to learn more about this endlessly fascinating nation and its unique culture. Hopefully some of us will be able to see it for ourselves one day.
-Gemma Benson
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APRIL 2015
Ikebana
with Rekha Reddy
Engakuji Temple : Kita Kamakura
It was such a lovely spring day after a week of rain. We missed the cherry blossoms by a few days, but lots of various flowers in the gardens were starting to bloom making the setting an exceptional location. Initially, we enjoyed the intriguing flower arrangements by Mme Rekha Reddy from the Ohara school; she is also a member of I.I. Hyerabad. She introduced some unique materials from India that many of us had not seen before. In addition to their uniqueness, they added a great harmony of the two different cultures in her Ikebana. All the arrangements were beautiful and inspiring.
After the demonstration of Ikebana, we were invited to the Japanese Tea ceremony, which turned out to be the perfect dessert following our Japanese box lunch. I have been having a wonderful experience since joining I.I. Kamakura chapter and this event was no exception. Since it was a nice sunny day, I truly enjoyed a stroll from Engaku-ji Temple to Kamakura Station to finish the outing. Takako Harrison
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