It was said that On June 6th at the age of 6 was the best day for kids to start learning traditional art a long time ago so the first Ikebana day was celebrated in Japan. Ikebanaいけばな;the Japanese art of flower arranging
We call a lesson of art such as Ikebana, calligraphy, Koto, and Shamisen; musical instrument and dance お稽古 おけいこ；Okeiko or 稽古事 けいこごとKeikogoto or 習いごと ならいごと Naraigoto. It literally means Lesson.
In Japan, we respect those who learned something for a long time because the longer you lean, we assume, the better you become.
Also, we believed the longer you learn, the more patient you will be. Those lessons can not only improve the skills and techniques but also develop and shape your character as well, we believe.
So if someone really skillful in some art and he misbehaved, we in general felt disappointed and betrayed. My Ikebana practice has shaped my character
Anyway, please enjoy the tour to the birthplace of Ikebana!