Gontadou
Ikebana Studio
Modern ikebana in Tokyo. Seamless English studio sessions for residents and global travellers.
Corporate Solutions
In the modern corporate landscape, the workplace is more than a site of productivity; it is a canvas for a brand's values. We provide a bespoke suite of Sogetsu Ikebana services designed to integrate sculptural beauty and mindful discipline into your professional environment. From high-level leadership retreats to architectural space design, our solutions offer a sophisticated bridge between Japanese heritage and contemporary business.
Our Corporate Solutions
Team & Leadership Retreats
An immersive session designed to foster "Quiet Focus" and creative problem-solving. Using the discipline of Ikebana, teams explore intentional decision-making and the concept of Ma (negative space). This tactile, meditative experience serves as a sophisticated alternative to traditional team-building, strengthening cohesion through a shared creative journey.
The Client Experience
A refined gesture of Omotenashibana (hospitality) for international partners and high-value guests. This private masterclass offers a memorable alternative to formal dinners, providing a high-end cultural immersion that reflects your brand’s depth and attention to detail. Conducted in fluent English, it is an intimate and impressive experience.
Ikebana for Your Space
Transform your professional environment with bespoke floral sculptures. This service includes Uketsukebana (weekly reception rotations) and large-scale installations for boardrooms or events. These “architectural florals” are designed to harmonise with modern office interiors, serving as a sophisticated silent ambassador for your brand.
Our Clients
Who We Are
Gontadou Modern Ikebana Studio is a contemporary space in the heart of Tokyo dedicated to Sogetsu—one of Japan’s pre-eminent ikebana schools. We move beyond traditional arrangement, treating the plant as a medium for sculptural expression and personal creative discovery. Through nuanced English-language instruction, the studio serves as a bridge for international guests and residents to master this heritage art with a distinctly modern sensibility.
The Instructor
Benedict Tsang ( 顕豪 )
Sogetsu Ikebana Artist & Certified Instructor
Benedict is a Sogetsu Ikebana artist and certified instructor. Recognised by the Japanese government for his professional mastery, he is also one of the extremely rare cultural practitioners granted the official Japanese Artist Visa to maintain an independent creative practice in Japan.
His journey began in Kyoto, later continuing in Hong Kong, and ultimately leading to Tokyo to study under Sogetsu Master Reiko Takenaka. Benedict’s work spans international exhibitions, commercial collaborations, and major seasonal installations—including the New Year arrangements at the Hotel New Otani Tokyo. In 2025, his practice was part of a group honoured with the prestigious Sogetsu Excellence Award.
Fluent in four languages, Benedict brings a global sensibility to his teaching, making the profound depth of Japanese aesthetics fully accessible to international minds.
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What is Sogetsu Ikebana
Founded in 1927, the Sogetsu School revolutionised Japanese floral art. While we remain grounded in traditional aesthetics, we believe Ikebana should be boundless—practised anytime, anywhere, and with any material. This philosophy encourages you to see the natural world with new eyes. Whether using seasonal branches from a Tokyo market or botanicals from your own garden, Sogetsu opens the door to truly unique, personal compositions. From intimate home displays to grand public installations, our work enriches every space it inhabits.
Experience this shift in perspective. Join us in the studio for a private session and begin your first arrangement.
Our Classes
Private Ikebana Immersion
A bespoke, one-to-one immersion for international guests. This distilled session introduces key principles and techniques, tailored to the pace of your Tokyo visit.
Weekly Ikebana Ritual
A weekly modern Ikebana class for Tokyo international residents, offering a serene, offline sanctuary to master the Way of Flowers.
Ikebana for Schools
A contemplative programme for international schools, prioritising sustained focus and reflective intention over the noise of the modern classroom.
Corporate Solutions
Refined creative solutions for high-performance teams, valued clients, and bespoke site-specific installations.