This recorded seminar continues the story of the Ohara School by examining what happened after the death of its founder, Unshin Ohara.

Part 1 explored invention. This session explores survival.

Following Unshin’s passing in 1916, Moribana was still new, still debated, and not yet secure. The future of the school depended on what came next.

This seminar focuses on Koun Ohara and the pivotal shift from personal vision to institutional structure.

Through historical photographs, primary source material, and careful analysis, we explore how Koun:

• Transformed Moribana into a teachable system
• Introduced classification, pedagogy, and large-scale instruction
• Expanded the school’s reach through public exhibitions and modern venues
• Positioned ikebana within modern Japanese society

This is not simply a continuation of the story—it is a turning point.

We examine how innovation becomes tradition, and how structure—not just creativity—determines whether an idea endures.

This 33-minute recording offers a deeper understanding of how the Ohara School evolved from a bold experiment into a lasting institution.

This recording is provided for personal viewing only. Recording, redistribution, or sharing of this material is not permitted.

Part of a historical lecture series on the Ohara School of Ikebana.
Part 1: Apples, Hardship, and a White Basin available on-demand