Mrs. Noriko Matsudaira, former President of Ikebana International (Tokyo Chapter) conducted a flower arrangement demonstration at The Home and Garden Club (headed by Jacqueline Fakhoury) in cooperation with the Japanese Embassy and Y.W.C.A on May 15, 1984.

Mrs. Hind Sherif Nasser, Mrs. Shizuyo Nakayama, wife of the Japanese Ambassador to Jordan at that time and President of Ikebana International along with a small group of women established a prospective Chapter of Ikebana. Mrs. Nakayama and Mrs. Matsudaira continued their support and encouragement to the establishment and work of the Ikebana Jordan Chapter.

The Jordan Chapter was officially acknowledged in 1988 and was headed by Hind Sherif Nasser. The keen interest and enthusiasm demonstrated by the Ikebana members continue to spread. The ongoing efforts of its presidents, committees and members paved the way for the establishment of the three branches of Ikebana schools: Ikenobo, Ohara, and Sogetsu under the umbrella of Ikebana Jordan Chapter. The Ikebana Chapter of Jordan was host to visiting masters from Japan and other countries where demonstrations, exhibitions and workshops were held. Ikebana the art of flower arrangement has since thrived in Jordan. When the Ikebana was established there were only 12 members but today the Ikebana Chapter has grown considerably and currently has 125 active members.

First Symposium for International Ikebana in the Middle East was held in Amman in 1994. Guest Head Master of Ikenobo School, Imoto Mr. Ikenobo. The Symposium was a mile stone for the beginning of the Ikenobo School.

The First Middle Eastern Regional Conference was also held in Amman on April 17, 2005. With the presence of Ichiyo Head Master of Ikenobo School and Ms. Nakayama I.I. the founding president.

The Jordan Chapter appreciates the continuous support of the Ikebana International Headquarters and the Embassy of Japan in Jordan.