Calligraphy experience in Japan Page 2

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Why don't you make one of you in the world, Nigiri! At Shokoen, you can experience the creation of "Nigiri Ink", which is made by holding raw ink with your hand, in an old-fashioned workshop. Please try to feel the "scent", "softness" and "warmth" of the moment you hold the raw ink. Your hands are easy and dirty Nara You can make ink, put it in a box and take it home. How about memory of Yamatoji by all means? With this plan, you can also experience calligraphy. Use the brush to write the name of the wooden box into which you will put the ink mark to make later.

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Why do not you make one in your world, just yours! In Kinkoen garden, you can experience the production of "Nigiri ink", which is made by grasping raw ink with hands, at the workshop drifting old fragrance. Please feel the "fragrance", "softness" and "warmth" at the moment of grabbing raw ink. Easily, you can make your own tasty Nara ink, do not pollute your hands, you can make it, you can take it home in a paulownia box on the spot. Why do not you indulge in Yamato's memories?

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• Age 0～Age 100
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• 11:00 / 14:00

This unique experience offers a deep dive into traditional Japanese culture. Whether you're a culture enthusiast or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this experience promises an unforgettable moment.What You'll Experience:①Tea Ceremony: Learn the ancient art of Japanese tea ceremony, where an expert instructor will guide you through the delicate process of preparing and serving Matcha with sweets.②Japanese Dance Show: Enjoy Japanese dance shows along with Matcha and seasonal Japanese sweets. There will be explanation in English helping you understand the culture and art behind the dance.③Kimono Cosplay: Fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the past by donning a traditional kimono. Feel like you've stepped into another time as you savor the moment in true Edo style. ④Shodo and Origami: Try your hand at the calligraphy under the guidance, you'll learn the basics of brush strokes and create your own beautiful characters. Also, learn the traditional Japanese craft of paper folding in this fun, hands-on workshop. From simple cranes to more intricate designs, you'll discover how a single piece of paper can transform into beautiful art through the delicate art of Origami.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

At Senkoji Temple, which boasts a history of 1100 years and has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, a sacred mountain on Awaji Island, you can visit the main hall while enjoying the view of Sumoto City, one of the eight scenic views of Sumoto, and experience a sutra copying experience in a mysterious silence, which is an extraordinary experience. If you wish, you can also visit Iwato Shrine after the experience. Sakiyama, also known as Awaji Fuji, is said to be the first mountain created in Japan in the legend of the creation of the world by the gods Izanagi and Izanami. At Senkoji Temple, which has a temple on the summit of Sakiyama, you can experience copying sutras. First, you can climb about 200 steps to tour the grounds of Senkoji Temple, learn about the origins of Senkoji Temple, and see the place where the Awaji Island custom of "Dango Korogashi", which is rare nationwide, is performed at the temple. You will also be greeted by a lion-like boar, instead of a lion-dog, enshrined in front of the main hall. Because it is a temple on the mountaintop, you can see the central and southern part of Awaji Island, and if the weather is good, you can see the Naruto Strait and Wakayama. Return to the temple office and go to the "Daishido" to experience copying sutras. In copying sutras, you will copy the general Heart Sutra. Place the paper on top of the model Heart Sutra and copy it with a brush pen. Beginners are also welcome. By copying the characters in a solemn space, you can spend a valuable time reflecting on yourself. You can donate the copy to the temple or take it home. After the experience, you can also visit "Iwato Shrine", a popular power spot that enshrines a huge rock where Amaterasu Omikami hid herself, about 10 minutes down from the temple. (Please note that this is a full-scale mountain path) Experience schedule (for example, if the tour starts at 13:00) Meet at 13:00 *Walk around the temple grounds, including visiting the main hall (guided by the head priest Okazaki) 14:00 Experience copying sutras at the Daishido (approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour) 15:00 Scheduled end *After the tour, you can walk around the temple grounds and visit Iwato Shrine (on your own). It takes about 10 minutes to walk one way up the mountain path to Iwato Shrine.

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• Age 6～Age 100
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• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

*Due to the relocation of our store, we are no longer accepting reservations. Express the words you want to write and the feelings you want to convey with an original art calligraphy that is one of a kind in the world. You can create kanji art for various occasions, such as your favorite words, your child's naming book, birthdays, anniversaries, wedding celebrations, and other messages. In this experience, instead of learning the stroke order and strokes, you will relax, enrich your imagination, and stimulate your brain to create your own unique "kanji" art work. First, think of the kanji you want to write and the scenery (picture) that inspires you. If you can't decide on an idea, creative calligrapher Koji Takano will support you. Once you have decided on an idea, use ink and paint to practice color flow and composition. Finally, write it down on a colored paper or fan for the actual performance, and your own art book will be completed. In addition, you will receive your own original art book by creative calligrapher Koji Takano! Why not enjoy traveling with us through the infinite and free world of art calligraphy?

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00

Why not experience Japanese culture to make memories of your trip? You will be able to write your name (we will help you match it to kanji), your motto, your favorite words, and the names of anime characters in calligraphy. It's okay even if you are a beginner. We will teach you how to use the brush. Calm your mind and listen to the sound of the brush flowing. Calligraphy will be done in a traditional Japanese sitting position. *If you would like to sit on a chair, please let us know when you make your reservation. We may not be able to accommodate your request. Let's enjoy practicing on Japanese paper, then writing on colored paper and origami together! ~Experience flow~①Explanation of the experience planDecide the kanji you want to write while looking at the sample (5 minutes)②If there is no sample for the kanji, create a sample. (5 minutes)③Start practicing on Japanese paper (20 minutes)Practice the characters you want to write freely. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④ Lecture before finishing the final work and explanation of the points to finish the work / Final copy (10 minutes) ⑤ Origami experience (10 minutes) Choose your favorite chiyogami paper and fold your favorite origami work (lecture included) Attach it to the calligraphy colored paper and complete the work ⑥ Commemorative photo (10 minutes) The time is only a guide. Even beginners can feel at ease. Start by practicing slowly on the Japanese writing paper. Write with your feelings while looking at the model Create a colored paper work to take home as a souvenir for a loved one or for yourself.

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• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00

-Tea CeremonyZen is alive and well in traditional Japanese culture, and by learning the tea ceremony, you will learn etiquette, manners, beautiful gestures, and the spirit of hospitality. who will be treated with hospitality.- You will be asked to serve tea to the guests with an awareness of the mindset and manners of the tea master.-CalligraphyZen exists as a visual trace. “hane,” and “harai” will be taught.-Choose a Japanese kanji of your choice and practice writing it according to the stroke order.-With what you have learned so far in mind, write your chosen kanji on the calligraphy paper.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:30

This is an art calligraphy experience under the guidance of calligrapher Yuyu Makita. You can wear a calligraphy uniform, so there is no need to worry about getting your clothes dirty. First, practice on a piece of calligraphy paper the size of a shikishi. Makita will hold your hand and teach you how to use a brush. Next, you will dynamically draw art calligraphy with a large brush on a large piece of paper measuring 69cm in height and 136cm in width! At the end, take a commemorative photo and take home a souvenir that you can't get anywhere else! It's a valuable experience!

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• Age 6～
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30

After practicing the “food” character with basic calligraphy such as dots, stops, and payments, select the character you want to write. After receiving the certificate of completion, you can enjoy special organically grown tea and seasonal Japanese sweets and water sweets. Feel free to experience calligraphy. After practicing basic characters, write your favorite characters and your name. You can learn the difference between 硯, sumi, and brush, and know the origin of kanji and hiragana. After practice, you can enjoy Japanese sweets and fruits that love the season.

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• Age 2～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 16:00 / 19:30

3 minutes walk from JR Omori Station, Tokyo①A calligraphy experience class will be held in the grounds of Omori Sanno Hie Shrine. In an ancient Japanese-style room, you can write kanji and kana using real brushes, Japanese paper, ink, and inkstones. All tools will be provided here, so please come empty-handed. You can take home the work you have written (if you wish, we will provide a frame and a seal). The instructor is a Bunka Calligraphy Higher Master and also teaches at several calligraphy classes in Tokyo. ②On the second floor of the same building, we hold lessons for the Iwama-ryu Aikido class, and if the time is right, you can also observe and experience it. In addition to physical techniques, there are also weapon techniques (using swords, canes, and daggers). ③In addition, simple tea utensils will be provided upon request, so you can experience the tea ceremony by making your own matcha. ④Nearby is Omori Shell Mound Park, where you can take a stroll and feel the Jomon period. Since it is not a famous Japanese landmark, you can quietly experience Japanese culture in a hidden sacred place that only those in the know know about. Valuable photo opportunities and videos are sure to become fond memories of your trip. *Experiences and messaging will be available in Japanese and English only.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Draw calligraphy or a painting and have it turned into a traditional Japanese "kakejiku" (hanging scroll). By finishing it as a kakejiku, your work will be beautifully preserved for over 100 years and will become a lifelong memory to decorate your home. By turning your handmade work into a kakejiku, you can experience Japanese culture in depth. Our company was founded in 1936 and has been providing traditional crafts for over 80 years. By drawing calligraphy or a painting with a brush and ink, you can enjoy a unique Japanese experience. Kakejiku uses techniques with over 1000 years of history to create a work of wabi-sabi that is refined for beauty and preservation. You can choose to make a full-fledged kakejiku or a simple magnetic tapestry, and take home the work you made that day.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

In the calligraphy class, the teacher teaches each student carefully and in an easy-to-understand manner, so you can write beautiful Japanese in a short time. You can learn Japanese culture through calligraphy and know the wonders of Japan. Once you can write Japanese, you can use a calligraphy brush to write anything you like on a T-shirt. This allows you to go home wearing a t-shirt on the spot so you don't have to ship it overseas. In the calligraphy class, you will first learn about the history of calligraphy by explaining the brushes and touching on Japanese culture. The teacher treats each student with care, so everyone can understand and write calligraphy. Once you can write Japanese well, you can create your own original T-shirt by writing whatever you want on the T-shirt. One T-shirt is included in the experience fee. You can continue sightseeing wearing your original T-shirt, or use it as a gift for your family and friends.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

You can experience Japanese traditional culture and calligraphy. Tools Explanations, How to hold a brush, posture, kanji Explanations After that, you have to decide the character you want to write and practice that character. Write on colored paper or a round fan to finish the original book! ~On the day Flow ① ① Nearest station set → Arrival at home (5 minutes) ② Calligraphy Explanations(Equipment, Kanji, Kana, etc.) (15 minutes) ③ Brush leveling (How to carry the brush before writing, practice of basic lines) (15 minutes) ④ Ask the instructor to select the character you want to write and model I will write and teach points. (10 minutes) ⑤ Practice (30 minutes) ⑥ Kiyosho (finished in colored paper or fan) (10 minutes) ⑦ Send to the nearest station (5 minutes)

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• Age 6～Age 90
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• 10:00 / 14:30

Why not experience Japanese culture to make memories of your trip? Calm your mind and listen to the sound of the brush. ~Schedule~ ①Plan explanation ・Decide which kanji to write while looking at the sample (5 minutes) ②Start practicing on the washi paper (20 minutes) After an explanation of how to use the brush, you will practice freely on the characters you want to write. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ③Lesson before finishing the final work and explanation of the points to finish the work ・Final copy (10 minutes) ④Origami experience (15 minutes) Choose your favorite chiyogami paper and fold your favorite origami work (lecture included) Paste it on the calligraphy colored paper and complete the work ⑤Commemorative photo (10 minutes) The time is only a guide. Write with your feelings while looking at the model You can take home the finished work on the colored paper as a souvenir for your loved ones or for yourself.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Have you ever seen a huge calligraphy performance? Opportunities to experience calligraphy performance are limited, and it is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. Calligraphy performance is more than just writing, it is an art that reflects your heart. You can also relieve your daily fatigue and stress and have a dynamic and powerful experience. In this calligraphy performance experience, you will be able to write on one full sheet of paper (69cm x 136cm) and two pieces of paper cut in half (34.5cm x 136cm). You can take home your finished work. At the end of the experience, please add your name to the giant calligraphy work that I created, measuring approximately 2.5m x 5m. Experience location: The event will be held at a former Japanese confectionery store in Sadogashima, Niigata Prefecture. You can reach us by car or bus, and the bus stop is a 5-minute walk away. There is also free parking, which can be reached in just 30 seconds on foot. Language: You can choose from Japanese or English. Note: If the experience is for about 4 people, it will take about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. We can accommodate groups of 10 or more, but it may take longer than planned, so if you have a large group, please contact us in advance. Also, since you will be using ink in the experience, please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. The experience includes: 1. Introduction 2. Demonstration 3. Practice 4. Add your name to the giant calligraphy I wrote 5. Certificate 6. Matcha time, Q&A, photo shoot, etc.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00

書道の経験がなくても大丈夫です！ アート書道とは日本人が初めて習う楷書体という字体とは違い、字の形や筆の運び方のルールがなく、形にとらわれず、字のイメージや想いなどを線に表し表現していくので初心者の方でも楽しんで書道体験できる新しい書道です。体験では書家直接指導します。 絵具や筆を使って絵や漢字を書き、アート書道作品を作成していただけます。 インテリアにもおすすめです。 ～当日の流れ～ ①挨拶・自己紹介　5分 ②レッスン内容の説明・アート書道の説明　5分 ③道具の説明　5分 ④（漢字）なぞり手本をつかっての練習・各自練習（質疑応答）　30分 ⑤本番用紙に絵具で絵を描く　15分 ⑥漢字の清書　5分 ⓻みんなの作品披露(感想など）　10分

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