Enrichment Programs

Connections offers dozens of stimulating enrichment programs to all Club Members.

From Japanese culture and cooking to art, the classes cover a broad range of subjects and are taught by experienced instructors.

Enrichment programs are open to adults. The ¥3,500 registration fee per class is waived for Connections members. Class and material fees vary.

Explore the possibilities from the programs below.

All Material fees are paid to the instructor directly in cash, unless stated otherwise.

Please see policies and procedures.

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Autumn Flower Arrangement

Wed Nov 06 | 10:30am to 12pm

Arts & Crafts, Enrichment

Let’s embrace the colors of fall together and make a beautiful basket arrangement with autumn flowers and red and yellow leaves.

Advanced English for Real Life (Series)

Thu Sep 05 to Thu Nov 28 | 10:15am

Language & Lifestyle, Enrichment

Boost your English-speaking ability and confidence through a fun, weekly class.

Bamboo Basket Making

Wed Oct 16 | 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Arts & Crafts, Enrichment

Craft your woven basket from strips of freshly cut bamboo.

Beginner English for Real Life (Series)

Thu Sep 05 to Thu Nov 28 | 9am

Language & Lifestyle, Enrichment

This class will focus on the core aspects of getting more comfortable speaking English.

Chigirie

Fri Sep 20 | 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Arts & Crafts, Enrichment

Try your hand at the fascinating Japanese art form of chigirie.

Fluid Art Workshop

Fri Oct 25 | 10am to 12pm

Arts & Crafts, Enrichment

Unleash your creativity at this fun-filled afternoon of art.

Japanese Garden Experience: Karesansui Zen Rock Garden

Thu Sep 26 | 10am to 12pm

Culture & Excursions, Enrichment

The Zen garden is one of Japan’s enduring iconic images.

Japanese Garden Walk: Lunch on the Pond

Thu Oct 03 | 9am to 1pm

Culture & Excursions, Enrichment, Tours & Excursions

Lunch with a spectacular view.

Learn the Traditional Practice of Furoshiki Wrapping

Wed Dec 11 | 2pm to 3:30pm

Arts & Crafts, Enrichment

Discover Japanese culture and wisdom as you learn various ways to wrap with a furoshiki.

Sogetsu Ikebana (Series)

Thu Sep 05 to Thu Dec 12 | 9am

Arts & Crafts, Enrichment

Established in 1927, the Sogetsu school of ikebana flower arrangement features both standard and freeform styles.

Step into Mahjong (Series)

Thu Oct 24 | 11am to 1pm

Language & Lifestyle, Enrichment

Learn the basics of the Taiwanese version of the internationally popular tile game.

Sumi-e Japanese Ink Painting (Series)

Tue Sep 03 to Tue Dec 10 | 9am

Arts & Crafts, Enrichment

Learn the traditional Japanese art of sumi-e brush and ink painting.

Tea Ceremony Experience

Fri Nov 08 | 2pm to 3:30pm

Culture & Excursions, Enrichment

Explore a classic piece of traditional Japanese culture at an afternoon workshop at the Club.

Temari Ball Workshop (Series)

Wed Sep 18 to Wed Oct 16 | 10am

Arts & Crafts, Enrichment

Temari, meaning “ball made by hand,” is a traditional art that embodies cultural traits such as attention to detail, discipline and beauty in simplicity.

Winter Holiday Arrangement

Wed Dec 04 | 10:30am to 12pm

Arts & Crafts, Enrichment

Create chic arrangements for the winter holiday using evergreens such as spruce and pine and embellishing them with fragrant cinnamon sticks and bright red berries.