The Sogetsu School of flower arrangement, one of the largest and most modern in technique and outlook, was started in 1927 by Sofu Teshigahara.

In step with contemporary thinking and lifestyle, Sogetsu looks at ikebana materials with fresh eyes and understands the space in arranged flowers. The creativity of the arranger transforms the appearance of natural materials. The credo of the Sogetsu School is that ikebana can be practiced at any time, in any place by anybody and with whatever material is available. The creativity of the arranger can be brought into full play.

The beauty of line is an outstanding feature of the Sogetsu School. From any angle,the lines of the branches, stems, leaves and trunks will be beautiful. Flowers are the product of nature but arrangements introduce the human element.

Sogetsu looks at ikebana materials with fresh eyes and understands the space in arranged flowers. This beauty, which does not exist in a natural state, is ikebana.