[Osaka castle] Learning Bushido & Zen at Samurai Calligraphy in kimono
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Solo participant
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
- Photo gifts
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Possible number of bookings1~5
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Participating age6Age ~ 75 Age
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Duration1~2 hours
-PreparationResignation is the last character to be written in this world in preparation for death.Calligraphy is imbued with the aesthetic sense of Japanese culture, but before you experience it, please imagine yourself saying goodbye to this world soon. the essential practices of the samurai at the time of their death was the writing of resignation.When a samurai foresaw his death, he would look back on his life and write down his last words as his last words on earth.‐PracticeThere are basic calligraphy techniques such as “tome,” “hane,” and “harai” that you should practice.Each kanji character has its own meaning, so know what meaning the last character you chose has.Learn the stroke order of the kanji.‐Let's become one with the rhythm of Jpn drumsReflecting on your life up to now, imagine a story of what kind of feelings you would like to entrust to us, and think about and assemble the letter composition (design) of the last letter in this world
One of the essential practices of the Samurai at the time of their death is the resignation.When they foresee their death, they look back on their life so far and write it down in writing as their last words on earth. However, they are not lamenting for themselves.They say that life is fleeting, and the poems of the samurai who lived through a time when they did not know what tomorrow would bring are a painful reminder of how fleeting life can be.
The calligraphy of resignation strongly expresses the life philosophy of the person who wrote it. Unlike ordinary calligraphy, where one keeps one's mind quiet and focused and faces a half-sheet of paper alone, the calligraphy is written on a huge whole sheet of paper with a heavy brush. This writing process is expressed as a performance.
You will gain a deeper understanding of the difference between calligraphy as a form of character decoration (caligraphy), which also exists overseas, and Japanese “shodo” (calligraphy).Calligraphy is a traditional Japanese culture that uses brush and ink to express characters in an artistic way, and is appreciated for the neatness of the characters, the way the brush is used, the shade of the ink, and the beauty of the overall arrangement.
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 30 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | Please note that in the case of cancellation due to customer circumstances, the following cancellation fee will be charged. 30 days ago - 8 days ago: 50% 7 days ago - on the day: 100% Cancellations and changes must be notified by e-mail at least 24 hours in advance. |
About event termination | The event will be held even in rain or typhoon. |
Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 1~5 |
Operating period | All-year-round |
Assembly time | Please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment time to change into kimono and prepare for your appointment. |
Booking deadline | until 23:59 the day before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
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Dress code - Must bring items | You will change from casual clothes to Iaidogi (Hakama), so you can wear whatever you want. |
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About rental items | (FREE) Dressing of guests when dressingWhen you wear hakama or armor for a sword fight, you will sweat and get sweaty easily, so please wear the following clothing.① His upper body is a long-sleeved undershirt. I ask you to put on a samue.② The lower part of the body is an easy to move samue.③ We have tabi socks for your feet.④ Swim caps are available for the head.Assistant staff will do things like wearing hakama and armor. You can't wear it alone |
Matters require attention | 【About Reservations】① Please note that reservations may not be accepted depending on availability of the Bushido experience.② To make a reservation, please use the reservation form on our website at least one day before the scheduled date of use. For same-day applications, please contact us directly by phone. (Reservations can be made on the day if there is room.) |
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Other notifications | ③ Multiple guests will experience the program at the same time, but we accept reservations from one person. (Up to five people at the same time. * Consult if there are more than 6 people.)④ If you decide to cancel your reservation, be sure to let us know at least one day in advance.⑤ On the day, please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment time. If it's going to be late, please be sure to let me know. Please note that we may not be able to accept your reservation if more than 30 minutes have passed since your appointment, regardless of whether of you have been contacted. [About smartphone photography] ① When taking personal photographs with smartphones, etc., please take selfies or avoid showing other customers. ,Is possible. ②Please refrain from standing or taking videos as this may cause inconvenience to other customers. |
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Each kanji character has its own meaning Kanji characters themselves are very popular among foreigners, as each character has its own meaning and the appearance of the calligraphic style is perceived as beautiful.Customers are asked to choose such Kanji characters.

Performance Looking back on your life up to now, imagine the story of what kind of feelings you would like to entrust to us, and think about the composition (design) of the last letter in this world and assemble it.

You can write the names of foreign guests in kanji. Not only can you write your favorite kanji characters as calligraphy, but the calligraphy master will also apply the kanji to the names of our foreign guests and you can write their guesses. Since each kanji character has its own meaning, it will be fun and refreshing to learn what the characters used in your name mean.

Samurai Calligraphy Works as Memories You can take home as a souvenir the Kanji characters you finished writing with the extra-large brush. It is also a unique souvenir unique to Japan

Master brush strokes by teachers The Japanese aesthetic sense includes the “beauty of margins,” and it is believed that by being conscious of margins, not only the text but also the space becomes more beautiful.Please observe and learn from the teacher's demonstration by example.

Even beginners can learn how to use a brush through repeated practice. There are basic techniques such as “tome,” “hane,” and “harai,” which should be practiced.

You will be dressed in kimono or hakama like a samurai. Resignation is the last character to be written in this world in preparation for death.Calligraphy is a beautiful part of Japanese culture, but before you experience it, imagine it. Before you experience it, imagine that you are about to say goodbye to this world.
Photo data will be sent later. Why not document your work and this experience in a space with a Japanese atmosphere and make it memorable with a photo shoot?

Calligraphy has a delicate sense of beauty In the calligraphy of resignation (SAMURAI Caligraphy), we do not immediately pick up a brush and start writing. We begin by explaining the meaning of the calligraphy of resignation, the honor of warriors, the attitude and tools of calligraphy, and deepening the understanding of the culture of “bushido” and “shodo” and the history of “shodo” in Japan.
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SAMURAI HONORExcellence Takayama 1F, 2-3-19 Shigino Nishi, Joto-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
1,Osaka Business Park Station on the Osaka Municipal Subway Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line, 1 minute walk from Exit 12,Approx. 2 minutes walk from “Osaka-jo Koen” station on JR Osaka Loop Line3,Approx. 10 minutes walk from West Exit of “Kyobash
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Selling points regarding safety
Japanese swords are handled by a master with 10 years of swordsmanship experience, who will instruct you before you try out the sword.
Insurance information | We are planning to take out sports insurance and insurance in case of injury to our customers, but we are currently preparing for the opening in February. |
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License and Qualifications | Iaido 4th Dan or above |
Number of staff | 15 people |
Number of instructors | 5 people |