"Walk in, you'll be in Kyoto," proclaims the brochure of Kyoto-Kan, Akasaka.
Just over a year ago, the Kyoto Industrial Promotion Center opened Kyoto-Kan as its showplace in Tokyo. On two floors on a corner of the Ark Mori Building, Kyoto-Kan features a gift shop of elegant Kyoto specialities, a tourist information counter and an event space where seasonal events and exhibitions are held. Included in its special occasions are free-of-charge seminars on the Way of Tea and flower arrangement.
Last December, American Kenneth Jones from Kyoto spoke on the Rikka style of flower arrangement. On Feb. 2 he will handle the Shoka style, and March 2 his topic will be the Moribana free style. Each session is from 5:30 to 7 p.m.