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Do you know the "Kanji of the Year" that is announced every December at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto?
This is a performance in which a single "Kanji of the Year" character, which represents the state of affairs for the year, is written in large letters with a brush.
"Bokusho" means "to write large so that it is especially noticeable to others."
You can experience this large calligraphy performance at the popular Japanese Culture Experience Cafe in Asakusa.
There is no limit to the characters you can write.
Please write down your free ideas.
Creative calligrapher Koji Takano will provide thorough instruction, so even beginners can feel at ease.
Of course, you can take home your finished work.
It is a 3-minute walk from Kaminarimon Gate, and nearby tourist attractions include
It is a perfect location with many tourist attractions such as Sensoji Temple, Sumida Park, Tokyo Skytree, Ueno Zoo, and Tokyo National Museum.
[Instructor profile]
Original calligrapher: Koji Takano Art calligrapher and contemporary artist.
Born in Tokyo, after working as a musician, actor and copywriter, he began creating calligraphy on the streets of New York in the winter of 1999.
To date, we have created one-of-a-kind pieces of art and naming books for over 40,000 people.
Based on the theme of "calligraphy alongside living," and based on his own unusual life and unique style of calligraphy and painting, he gives lectures around the country, participates in workshops and social activities.
As an instructor at an art calligraphy class, he is engaged in activities to widely spread the joy of expression.
He also designs and produces sake labels, product packaging, TV and magazine titles, children's clothing, and restaurant logos.
He created the team slogan for the J-League team "Gamba Osaka," and wrote the title for the collaborative work "Soredemo, Ikiteyuku" with EXILE ATSUSHI and pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, and recorded the calligraphy scene in the music video. He also created paintings for the resort hotel "Park Hyatt Niseko HANAZONO" in Niseko, Hokkaido. His publications include "Nagarezu nagarete yuku / PHP Institute."