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Calligraphy is the art of expressing one's heart through letters and calligraphy using only a brush and ink.
It is a traditional Japanese art that allows you to appreciate the beauty of the arrangement and shape of letters, as well as their meanings.

Unlike paintings, calligraphy cannot be rewritten or added to. It's just one stroke of the brush.

Normally, you sit straight, correct your posture, and do it with a sense of tension and concentration, but
in this plan, for foreign travelers who are not accustomed to sitting straight, you will be asked to write while sitting at a table.

The classroom is located in the downtown area of ​​Hiroshima city center, so it is very convenient to use during your time sightseeing in Hiroshima.
Would you like to have a special and authentic calligraphy experience taught by a top-notch instructor as a memory of your trip to Hiroshima?

*English interpreter will be provided.

*Comes with a souvenir of a brush and a copying fan.

Comes with a souvenir of a brush and a fan for copying! English interpreter too!

You can take home the brushes used in the experience and the fan used for copying the works as souvenirs.
The work will be an important original calligraphy that reflects the individuality of each participant.

We will use new brushes and fans provided by the instructor.
English translation will be provided, so you can deepen your understanding of calligraphy.

Writing letters on fans and giving them as gifts is a Japanese culture that dates back 1,000 years!

Fans made of bamboo and washi paper are now used for learning performing arts and as accessories for wearing Japanese clothing.
However, in ancient times, people would write poems or short letters on fans and send them to the recipient.

A folding fan with calligraphy written on it would make a wonderful souvenir as a souvenir of your trip to Japan.

Mr. Yosui Sugioka

The instructor, Yosui Sugioka, is one of the top five calligraphers living in Hiroshima.

He chooses the kanji he wants to write and practices while looking at a model.
The instructor will teach you tips on brush strokes, so even beginners can feel at ease.