Seal / Stamp making in Japan

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 17:00

For calligraphy, you choose your favorite words, characters, or the name of a place that you remember from your travels, and choose your favorite characters, words, and font from several samples. While looking at the sample, the customer writes with a brush. Even beginners can learn to use a brush with a little practice. Seal carving uses a special rubber stamp. It is safe and easy to create. The design is basically your name, but you can choose any shape or object. You can use the seal as a seal for your work in your daily life, on your art work, or on your letters. The calligrapher will help you with how to use it and the design, so you can participate with peace of mind. If necessary, we will give you a simple lecture in Japanese to help you deepen your understanding of characters and words. Enjoy a time of meditation surrounded by the scent of ink and a time to calm your mind and create art. <Optional options/charges apply> ● Hanging scroll and frame for displaying your work ● Apron (Japanese-style apron) to protect your clothes from ink ● Create a souvenir just for you A calligrapher will create an art work according to your request. <Supported languages> A translator will be used.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00

Whatis a 'HANKO'? A hanko is a personalized signature stamp you can use for letters, postcards, or anywhere you want to leave your make. Japanese people all have their own personal hanko. Come try to make your own signature stamp! You will get a traditional culture experience. Shunsen Ozawa is a lecturer.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is an experience of making a stamp with a name and a Hawaiian motif. You can only experience Hawaiian 篆 (Tinkoku) here at Chigasaki 芙蓉 庵. The typeface of the name is a sculpt type, a line type, a kana, and the types of motifs are pineapples, beach sandals, turtles, palm trees, dolphins, monstera. Hanko's base is natural stone. Start from the inset with a dedicated chisel. The creator of "Hawaiian 篆" He is a lecturer. I support it gently and carefully, so anyone can finish it wonderfully.

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