Connections offers dozens of stimulating enrichment programs to all Club Members.
From Japanese culture and cooking to art, the classes cover a broad range of subjects and are taught by experienced instructors.
Enrichment programs are open to adults. The ¥3,500 registration fee per class is waived for Connections members. Class and material fees vary.
Explore the possibilities from the programs below.
All Material fees are paid to the instructor directly in cash, unless stated otherwise.
Please see policies and procedures.
Tue Dec 12 | 10am to 12pm
Dye your own handicrafts in traditional Japanese indigo.
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Tue Oct 10 | 10:30am to 12pm
Add a splash of fall to your home with an arrangement of autumn blooms and foliage.
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Mon Oct 23 | 10:30am to 12:30pm
Brighten up your home with a handcrafted Japanese lamp.
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Tue Oct 31 | 10am to 12pm
Learn how to maintain a traditional Japanese miniature tree like a pro.
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Wed Nov 22 | 10am to 12pm
Try your hand at the fascinating Japanese art form of chigirie.
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Wed Oct 11 | 10:30am to 1pm
Delve into the spice-rich world of Indian cooking.
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Wed Nov 29 | 6pm to 8pm
A trip through a landscape inspired by poetry.
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Sat Nov 18 | 9am to 12pm
Visit one of Tokyo’s oldest surviving landscape gardens.
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Tue Dec 05 | 8:15am to 1:30pm
You don't need to go to Kyoto to appreciate Zen temples.
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Sat Oct 14 | 9am to 12:30pm
Lunch with a spectacular view.
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Fri Oct 20 | 9am to 2pm
Venture south for the coastal Kanagawa town of Oiso and its famous seaside gardens.
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Mon Nov 20 | 10am to 1pm
Lotus leaves paintings have spread across the globe from Thailand due to their natural beauty and meditative process.
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Thu Oct 12 to Thu Nov 09 | 11am
Learn the basics of the Taiwanese version of the internationally popular tile game.
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Tue Oct 24 | 2pm to 3:30pm
Craft your own piece of elegant jewelry to add a dash of panache to any outfit.
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Thu Sep 14 to Thu Dec 14 | 9am
Established in 1927, the Sogetsu school of ikebana flower arrangement features both standard and freeform styles.
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Tue Sep 19 to Tue Dec 12 | 9am
Learn the traditional Japanese art of sumi-e brush and ink painting.
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Tue Nov 28 | 10:30am to 1:30pm
Try your hand at cooking a popular Taiwanese dish.
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Thu Oct 12 | 10:30am to 1:30pm
Try your hand at cooking a Taiwanese comfort food classic.
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Wed Oct 11 to Wed Nov 08 | 10am
Delicate and detailed, traditional temari toy balls have been prized in Japan for more than a millennium.
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Fri Oct 06 | 10:30am to 1pm
Thai cuisine is a blend of contrasting flavors and cooking styles.
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Fri Oct 13 | 10:30am to 12pm
Learn how to create a beautiful table arrangement of Japanese plates and lacquerware for a meal.
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Wed Nov 01 to Wed Nov 08 | 1pm
Dive into the world of the chabako tea box.
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Wed Oct 04 | 10am to 12pm
Immerse yourself in the culture and ingredients of Japanese cuisine, or washoku.
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Wed Nov 15 | 10am to 12pm
Immerse yourself in the culture and ingredients of Japanese cuisine, or washoku.
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Wed Dec 06 | 10am to 12pm
Immerse yourself in the culture and ingredients of Japanese cuisine, or washoku.
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Tue Oct 24 | 10am to 12pm
Experience the finest in Japanese elegance and hospitality.
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Wed Oct 25 | 10:30am to 12:30pm
Make the most of autumn in Tokyo with a morning of watercolor journaling in the great outdoors.
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Tue Dec 05 | 10:30am to 12pm
Create a festive centerpiece with candles, various shades of green, berries, pine cones and other decorative elements.
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Mon Sep 25 to Mon Dec 11 | 10am
Produce your own stunning example of this essential Japanese art.
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