“Ikebana” is a traditional Japanese style of flower arrangement. The purpose of Ikebana is to enjoy the natural beauty of flowers and plants indoors. So, one rule of Ikebana is that plants that grow tall in their natural habitat should remain taller than naturally shorter plants even after they are cut and arranged. Also, most Ikebana contain just one or a few different flowers / plants, unlike the bouquets in the West. As with many other popular leisure activities, from martial arts and sword fighting (kendo) to learning the proper way of traditional tea ceremony, students attend special Ikebana schools where their progress is rewarded with ranks and titles.
