KODO 2026 (PULSATION) 鼓動, a monumental bamboo installation by Ms Akane Teshigahara, Fourth Iemoto (Headmaster) of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Tokyo, Japan. Presented by Singapore Sogetsu Association (SSA), the rare large-scale bamboo installation in Asia outside of Japan commemorates two significant milestones: the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan (SJ60) and the 60th anniversary of Singapore Sogetsu Association (SSA60).

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The title "Kodo" (鼓動), meaning heartbeat or pulsation, expresses the living energy that runs through the installation. Through the strength, rhythm and movement of bamboo, the work celebrates creativity, resilience and the enduring human spirit.

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Iemoto was inspired by the vibrant energy of the people of Singapore and its awe-inspiring cityscape, which evokes a sense of futurism. Arranged in a radial pattern, these lines embody a majestic bravery, evoking the mane of the lion—the symbol of Singapore.

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Through "Kodo 2026 (Pulsation)", SSA is honoured to celebrate six decades of friendship between Singapore and Japan while sharing the beauty, innovation and spirit of Sogetsu Ikebana with the wider community.