Enrichment Programs

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.

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Aizome Indigo Dyeing

Tue Dec 12 | 10am to 12pm

Dye your own handicrafts in traditional Japanese indigo.

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Autumn Ensemble

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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Bamboo Lantern Making

Mon Oct 23 | 10:30am to 12:30pm

Brighten up your home with a handcrafted Japanese lamp.

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Bonsai Clinic

Tue Oct 31 | 10am to 12pm

Learn how to maintain a traditional Japanese miniature tree like a pro.

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Chigirie

Wed Nov 22 | 10am to 12pm

Try your hand at the fascinating Japanese art form of chigirie.

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Indian Vegetarian Street Food

Wed Oct 11 | 10:30am to 1pm

Delve into the spice-rich world of Indian cooking.

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Japanese Garden Walk: Autumn Evening Stroll

Wed Nov 29 | 6pm to 8pm

A trip through a landscape inspired by poetry.

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Japanese Garden Walk: Daimyo Garden & Little Paris

Sat Nov 18 | 9am to 12pm

Visit one of Tokyo’s oldest surviving landscape gardens.

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Japanese Garden Walk: East Kamakura

Tue Dec 05 | 8:15am to 1:30pm

You don't need to go to Kyoto to appreciate Zen temples.

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Japanese Garden Walk: Oiso Seaside Gardens

Fri Oct 20 | 9am to 2pm

Venture south for the coastal Kanagawa town of Oiso and its famous seaside gardens.

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Lotus Leaf Art

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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Mahjong Parlor (Series)

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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Necklace Workshop

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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Sogetsu Ikebana (Series)

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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Sumi-e Japanese Ink Painting (Series)

Tue Sep 19 to Tue Dec 12 | 9am

Learn the traditional Japanese art of sumi-e brush and ink painting.

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Taste of Taiwan: Pork Cutlets

Tue Nov 28 | 10:30am to 1:30pm

Try your hand at cooking a popular Taiwanese dish.

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Taste of Taiwan: Scallion Pancakes

Thu Oct 12 | 10:30am to 1:30pm

Try your hand at cooking a Taiwanese comfort food classic.

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Temari Ball Workshop (Series)

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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Thai Vegetarian Curries and Noodles

Fri Oct 06 | 10:30am to 1pm

Thai cuisine is a blend of contrasting flavors and cooking styles.

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The Art of Japanese Table Arrangement

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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The Japanese Tea Box (Series)

Wed Nov 01 to Wed Nov 08 | 1pm

Dive into the world of the chabako tea box.

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Traditional Japanese Cuisine: Autumn Bento

Wed Oct 04 | 10am to 12pm

Immerse yourself in the culture and ingredients of Japanese cuisine, or washoku.

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Traditional Japanese Cuisine: Flavors for Fall

Wed Nov 15 | 10am to 12pm

Immerse yourself in the culture and ingredients of Japanese cuisine, or washoku.

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Traditional Japanese Cuisine: New Year Celebration

Wed Dec 06 | 10am to 12pm

Immerse yourself in the culture and ingredients of Japanese cuisine, or washoku.

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Traditions in Tea Ceremony

Tue Oct 24 | 10am to 12pm

Experience the finest in Japanese elegance and hospitality.

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Watercolor Journaling Field Trip

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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Winter Holiday Arrangement

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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Woodblock Printing (Series)

Mon Sep 25 to Mon Dec 11 | 10am

Produce your own stunning example of this essential Japanese art.

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