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.
Thu Sep 04 to Thu Oct 23 | 10am
Boost your English-speaking ability and confidence through a fun, weekly class.
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Wed Nov 12 | 10:30am to 12pm
Let’s embrace the colors of fall together and make a beautiful basket arrangement with autumn flowers and red and yellow leaves.
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Fri Oct 17 to Fri Nov 21 | 10am
In this class, we will experiment with artificial plants to create unique botanical prints.
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Wed Oct 01 to Wed Oct 08 | 10am
In this class, participants will explore the psychology behind one’s image and its impact on both personal and professional life.
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Fri Sep 05 to Wed Dec 03 | 10:30am
Enjoy a relaxing, refreshing, and mindful time with flowers and discover the joy of creating your own floral arrangement.
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Wed Sep 24 | 10am to 11:30am
The Zen garden is one of Japan’s enduring iconic images.
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Wed Oct 15 to Wed Oct 22 | 10am
This short course is designed for beginners who have recently started living in Japan. Its main goal is to help learners acquire basic conversational skills to make daily life more comfortable and enjoyable.
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Tue Nov 18 | 10am to 12pm
In this hands-on, heart-centered workshop, you’ll learn how to tie one of the basic mizuhiki knots, the simple yet elegant ichimatsu.
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Wed Oct 01 | 1pm to 3pm
Participants will learn how to use epoxy resin to create ocean and wave-inspired artwork, using hot air from a heat gun to shape the design. No experience is necessary, and beginners are welcome.
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Wed Nov 26 | 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Fermented rose incense is Eriyo Watanabe’s original creation, one that is based on an ancient Egyptian incense called kyphi.
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Thu Sep 04 to Thu Dec 11 | 9am
Established in 1927, the Sogetsu school of ikebana flower arrangement features both standard and freeform styles.
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Tue Sep 02 to Tue Dec 09 | 9am
Learn the traditional Japanese art of sumi-e brush and ink painting.
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Wed Nov 05 | 10am to 12pm
In this practical class, you’ll learn how to behave with grace and confidence at the table, whether in a social or professional setting.
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Mon Oct 20 | 10am to 12pm
The traditional chanoyu ritual has deepened and become more sophisticated as it has been passed down from generation to generation over more than 400 years.
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Tue Dec 02 | 1:30pm to 3:30pm
The Japanese incense ceremony, kodo, is a means of creating inner stillness, connecting practitioners to an eternal essence that transforms the heart, nourishes the soul, and fosters spiritual, mental, and physical well-being through mindful presence.
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Tue Dec 02 | 10:30am to 12pm
Create chic arrangements for the winter holiday using evergreens such as spruce and pine and embellishing them with fragrant cinnamon sticks and bright red berries.
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Mon Sep 01 to Mon Dec 08 | 10am
Produce your own stunning example of this essential Japanese art.
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