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Meikof Kasuya succeeded his sister and remained in that position until 1983.
Upon his retirement, his son, Akihiro Kasuya, became the third Headmaster
after acting as Vice-Headmaster for eleven years.

Mr.Kasuya studied at the International School in Washington, D.C. and also
at the New York School of Interior Design.
He made his first appearance in active in major exhibitions,
including the 1st I.I. Asean Regional Conference in Indonesia in 1988.
In addition, Mr Kasuya also demonstrated in major event such as
the I.I. Taipei Chapter 20th Anniversary of I.I. Singapore in 1988.

Mr.Kasuya takes a leading part in a modern Ikebana movement to produce
new and exciting ideas in Ikebana.
He presently serves as a Director for Ikebana Geijutsu Kyokai and Ikebana Kyokai,
as well as flower master Advisor for Ikebana International.

The Ichiyo School's use of a simplified and systematic way of teaching,
a correspondence program, and the encouragement of personal interpretaion
enabeles students to make progress within a comparatively short period of time.
Imaginaion is stressed as an essential part of creative design, as well as the proper
selection of materials and containers.

If Ikebana is to be Truly Fulfilling, it should be a Reflection of Onself.

Akihiro Kasuya The third Headmaster

A flower's expression changes with different environments and depending on each expression,
the surrounding atmosphere also changes.
I would like more and more to involve myself in that.