[Hyogo, Himeji] Express your important words with kanji and calligraphy. Enjoy calligraphy casually and empty-handed. A successful experience on a half-tatami mat.

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• Express your soul through calligraphy for international visitors! Learn to write your name, motto, favorite phrase, or anime character in kanji. Immerse yourself in Japan's rich calligraphy tradition, located right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the authentic stroke of a brush 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're a beginner; all skill levels are welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will assist you. This calligraphy experience focuses on kanji for domestic visitors. Express your heart through calligraphy. Write your favorite character, motto, or message to a loved one in kanji. Relax and unwind, calm your mind, and enjoy the aroma of ink for a moment of richness. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced calligrapher, let your senses awaken to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will provide careful support. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced calligrapher, you can relax and enjoy this experience, creating lasting memories of your trip! While the room is a traditional Japanese-style room with tatami mats, you can choose to practice calligraphy at a traditional terakoya desk and chairs while sitting upright. From practicing on hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards, let's enjoy an experience you don't usually get to have! ~Experience Flow~ 1. Explain the plan and hear your preferences. (5 minutes) Over a leisurely cup of tea, we'll listen to your plan selection for the day. 2. The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will draw a sample of your desired calligraphy style and determine the activity content. 3. Begin practicing on hanshi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes). You will practice freely, incorporating explanations of brushes and kanji. Even beginners can enjoy free expression and practice as many times as they like. 4. There will be a lecture before the final piece is completed, explaining key points for finishing the piece. (10 minutes) If you would like to participate in the large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will provide a lecture before finishing your work, such as Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). Afterwards, you will practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of work and commemorative photo. Once finished, we will add a final seal to your work, and upon request, we will provide you with a commemorative photo and digital video. *We can also accommodate requests for a "time extension" (up to 1 hour and 30 minutes).
• Create and take home a colored paper piece as a souvenir for a loved one or yourself. If you would like to experience a large-scale calligraphy performance, we will create a video of it for you to take home digitally.
• You can write your favorite kanji, motto, or even your own name in kanji, and create anything you like. Finally, you can choose from a variety of sizes of colored paper, fans, or strips of paper and finish it with your own clean copy. If you would like a large-scale calligraphy performance, you can finish writing on an entire wall (2m x 3.6m).
• First, listen to the characters you want to write.
• We will ask you about the characters you are interested in and your own name, and then decide which characters you would like to use in your work. The teacher will create a model or sample for you.
• Even beginners can feel at ease. We will start by practicing on calligraphy paper in a Japanese-style room.
• Starting with a simple example from the teacher, we practice on calligraphy paper. It's OK to fail. By listening to the teacher's advice and explanations of the characters, you will improve quickly. You will feel like a calligrapher.