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Ikebana

Rikka ('standing' flowers), nageire ('throwing-in'), shokai ('living' flowers) and moribana ('heaped' flowers) are the different types of flower arrangements found in the Land of the Rising Sun. The art of flower arrangement was developed in the 15th Century and is known as Ikebana. Flowers are arranged to represent heaven, earth and humanity.

Ikebana was originally designed for tea ceremonies. It has since evolved into an art used by private homes where it is placed in the tokonoma (alcove) for display. Certain large hotels and establishments even incorporate Ikebana in their designs.

This craft is a lucrative business venture especially with schools, which receive large intakes. Other than its cultural implications, proficiency in Ikebana implies better chances for young women to improve their marriage prospects. There are currently many schools available, with the top three being Ikenobo, Ohara, and Sogetsu.

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