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Q１：Are there any overseas chapters of the Ohara School ?
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Yes, there are 57 Chapters and 29 Study Groups organized out of 28 countries
as of December 2009. |
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Q２：What kind of activities do the chapters do? |
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The Chapters hold ikebana lessons, exhibitions and workshops in each region. |
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Q４：Do I have to become a member of a chapter or study group in order to take
lessons overseas? |
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No, not necessarily. It would also depend on the term of stay. However,
you would have better access to information on ikebana abroad if you were
a member. We introduce ikebana instructors in areas without chapters and
study groups. |
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Q５：Is it possible to apply for qualification certificates overseas ? |
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Yes, it is. You can apply at your chapter or study group. Please contact
us for areas without chapter or study group. |
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Q６：Are the certificates granted overseas valid in Japan? |
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Yes, they are. The Ohara School Headquarters Certificate Department in
Japan is in charge of the registration. Please contact us for further information. |
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Q７：Are the qualification credits for lessons acquired overseas valid in Japan? |
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Yes, they are. You can continue taking lessons in Japan by submitting your
school verification which includes your attendance or your latest certificate. |
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Q８：What should I do to teach ikebana overseas? |
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You are permitted to teach after acquiring the qualification of Instructor’s
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Then, you will have the Ohara School English brochures and arrangement
style diagrams delivered to you. |
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Q９：Are there any admission procedures for the overseas chapters and study
groups? |
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Yes, depending on the chapter of study groups. Please follow their procedures
accordingly. |
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Q10：Are there any Japanese members of overseas chapters and study groups? And
is it possible to take lessons from them in Japanese? |
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Yes, there are Japanese instructors teaching in Japanese at their chapters
and study groups. However, this does not apply to all. |
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Q11：Could a Japanese person take ikebana lessons in English at the Ohara Center
of Tokyo? |
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Certainly. There are Japanese nationals taking lessons in English to teach
ikebana to the non-Japanese. |
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Q12：Is it possible to attend both English and Japanese classes at the same
time and acquire credits for both classes? |
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Unfortunately not. You are only permitted to acquire credits from either
one of the classes. |
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Q13：Are there any English ikebana textbooks of the Ohara School? |
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Yes, there are. The textbook "Ikebana for Everybody" is for Beginners
up to Instructor’s course. Other English textbooks are introduced online
"Hana More" catalogue: http://ohararyu.or.jp/member/catalogue_e/index.htm |
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Q14：Where can I find information for Ohara School ikebana exhibitions held
overseas?
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Current exhibits in both Japan and overseas are listed on our English Homepage.
It is also possible to directly access the overseas chapters and study
groups through their links introduced on our homepage. |
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