Mr. Noritaka Noda is president of Ikenobo Ikebana NYC Chapter and also appointed by Ikenobo Headquarters in Kyoto, Japan with the title of “Specially Entrusted Overseas Professor of Ikenobo Society of Floral Art.”

Ikenobo is the original and the oldest Ikebana School from Japan. With almost 600 years of history, the school continues to evolve with the introduction of new materials and new styles. We welcome you to study both the traditional and modern Ikebana with us.

Reviews & comments from workshops and classes

• Thank you for sharing your unique combination of skill and artistry. Your fresh and innovative approach to Ikenobo generates enthusiasm for learning. Your sophisticated designs inspire and stimulate. Your teaching style motivates and encourages.  All of these attributes have furthered our appreciation for Ikenobo.  ~ DS, Boston
• Thank you so much for the outstanding workshop today! We had so much fun and learned so much! The arrangements, were incredible. You are a very gifted teacher and artist. You really are an inspiration to all of us!  ~SN, Seattle
• Thank you so much for coming to Boston to share your extensive knowledge of Ikenobo and your experience with our chapter members. We do hope you will consider returning to us next spring.  ~ DY, Boston
• Sensei! You are the best instructor. Thank you. – DL, San Francisco 
• I am so grateful for your time, inspiration, and expertise. I have learned so much more than I expected from our time together! – SA, Chicago
• Professor Noda, Thank you so much for your fantastic lessons, fantastic teacher. Please come again – JB, Colorado
• I learned so much. You are an outstanding instructor! – AT, Seattle
• Sensei Noda, Thank you for a wonderful workshop. I learned so many new things. Thank you also for your encouragement and videos, . It was a pleasure to have you here in Anchorage. – AA, Anchorage
• Thank you for sharing your unique combination of skill and artistry.
• Your fresh and innovative approach to Ikenobo generates enthusiasm for learning. Your sophisticated designs inspire and stimulate. Your teaching style motivates and encourages. All of these attributes have furthered our appreciation for Ikenobo. ~ DS, Boston
• Thank you so much for the outstanding workshop today! We had so much fun and learned so much! The arrangements, were incredible. You are a very gifted teacher and artist. You really are an inspiration to all of us! ~ SN, Seattle
• Thank you Sensei for your very informative & fun workshop. – TF, Vancouver 
• Congratulations on your World Cup win!  I saw where you used one of your new containers.  Very artistic!  ~ TS, Boston
• This workshop has been very inspiring and rekindled my enthusiasm. This is a high praise!  You are a wonderful teacher. – J, Chicago
• Sensei, Thank you for a very creative workshop! I plan to use some of your ideas!! – KM, San Francisco
• What a wonderful series of classes!!  We all learned so much. I think the classes went well beyond everyone’s expectations — which were pretty high to start with.  I hope we can do it again!  – MR, Boston
• Dear Professor, Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom & wonderful teaching skills with us! – H, Colorado
• Dear Noda Sensei, Thank you very much for the wonderful workshop. Your creativity is much appreciated. – CC, Vancouver 
• Thank you ever so much for your coming to us to lecture and conduct workshops. Thank you for your oh so elegant arrangements!  – VS, Washington DC
• Thank you so much for the wonderful workshops and demo.  We truly appreciate your wonderful presentation. – WL, Arizona
• I appreciate your lesson organization with pictures of arrangements plus many tips to help improve my skills. – MK, Chicago
• I have been following you on instagram for many years. Love your ikebana. Thank you! – S, San Francisco