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The Ikenobo School represents the most traditional style of Japanese flower arranging. The Ikenobo School is officially recognized as the oldest in Japan.
The Ohara School focuses on seasonal use of branch and flower material. It expresses the natural environment by emphasizing landscape arrangements.
The Sogetsu School's distinguishing characteristic is found in its free style and abstract arrangements which use objects of sculptural intent and character.
The Ichiyo School is a modern school which is known for its introduction of contemporary styles such as crossing of lines and arrangements without a pinholder.
The Koryu School originated in the middle of the eighteenth century. The school teaches two styles: the traditional, formal Seika and the modern free-style Moribana.
The Misho School was founded in Osaka at the beginning of the 19th century by Mishosai Ippo. The traditional Kakubana and new Shinka style are both practiced today.

Many thanks to Jim Gray at Ikebana International San Francisco for the Ikenobo, Sogetsu, and Ichiyo icons used above.

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