Kanto Reservation for Calligraphy experience | Activity Japan

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00

Welcome to Shodo Cafe 7557 in Roppongi, Tokyo!We'd like to everyone enjoy Japanese calligraphy with matcha latte. This is an important and traditional cultural experience in Japan.It is kind of meditation and hope you it relaxes you.Let's make art with us!〜Flow of experience〜①The instruction video5min-The history, tools, mindset, etc…② Practicing basic strokes15min-Learn the basic techniques with instructor③Writing your favorite kanji character20min-Please choose in our original Shodo book④Writing on the special papers 20min-You can bring back home your artwork

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

[Where? ?] → You can experience calligraphy and create your own original T-shirt in Asakusa! [How? ?] → Even though it is a calligraphy experience, it comes with an original practice sheet that explains the mechanism of calligraphy, so experienced people can instantly refresh their memories, and children who are trying it for the first time can start having fun! [What can you do? ?] → Baby's photo or handprint, and the name written by the parents in calligraphy will be made into clothes or handkerchiefs! → A special T-shirt that is one of a kind in the world is completed with a photo of your loved one and the words you wrote! → For those who want to experience nostalgic calligraphy with their family and children. → For those who want to use it as a short break after lunch in Asakusa. → For those who want to put their memories and important messages into a special piece. Calligraphy experience by experienced staff, with the latest printing technology for a safe finish. Why not give your precious memories a shape?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30

Do you know the "Kanji of the Year" announced every December at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto? This is a performance in which the "Kanji of the Year" character, which represents the state of the world for the year, is written large with a brush. "Taisho" means "to write large so that it is particularly noticeable." You can experience this "Taisho performance" at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa. There is no limit to the characters you can write. Please write your free ideas with a brush. Artistic calligrapher and contemporary artist Koji Takano will carefully guide you, so even beginners can feel at ease. Of course, you can take the completed work home with you. The performance is sure to look great on video! Let's keep a memento of the performance where you became an artist! You can face "calligraphy" by yourself and become an artist. You can feel refreshed by writing boldly and relieve stress. Why not experience the one and only "Taisho performance" in Asakusa?

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 75
• 1～2 hours

This is an experiential calligraphy class for foreign tourists visiting Japan, business travelers, or foreigners living in Japan. Write kanji with a brush while calming your mind in a Japanese-style room in a Japanese-style private house. We have prepared approximately 30 kanji characters that are popular among foreigners, such as love, dream, mother, father, friend, and flower. If you have any requests for kanji that you would like to write, please let us know in advance and we will prepare a model for you! We receive many requests to write their name in kanji, so please let us know in advance the name you would like to write (only one person) and we will prepare a sample! You can use the name of a family member (only one name) instead of your own! In this hands-on class, you will polish the ink you use by yourself. You can see for yourself that the color of the ink gradually becomes darker. In addition, the tools used in calligraphy, such as brushes, paper, inkstones, and ink, are explained in an easy-to-understand manner using panels with photos. The lesson begins and ends with a seated prayer. We will also explain the etiquette of the zarei in an easy-to-understand manner! Start with basic writing techniques such as vertical lines and horizontal lines, practice the selected kanji on paper, and finally write them on the fan. You can take the fan home with you, so it also makes a great souvenir!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

Paint Photo Studio SOYLABO! This is a photo studio where you can enjoy wall painting with paints and experience writing kanji. It is very popular with families and children. You can take home the paint and kanji you have written as a souvenir. Get your clothes and face covered in paint and have an unforgettable art experience! There are also photographers who speak English, so you can rest assured. It is located in Ota Ward, 30 minutes by taxi from Haneda Airport.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

This is a calligraphy experience event in the ancient city of Kamakura. For inbound visitors and domestic tourists, why not spend a special day to clear your mind through calligraphy, a traditional Japanese culture? We will carefully explain Japanese traditional culture and teach you everything from how to hold the brush to basic writing techniques. At the end, we will support you so that you can write your favorite characters. Please take home your finished work as it is. As an option, you can also write on a fan or a hanging scroll, which you can enjoy as interior decoration in your room. Let's enjoy calligraphy together!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity