【By Osaka Castle】Learning Zen of Japanese Beauty Calligraphy in kimono

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• Preparation] ・The calligraphy contains the aesthetic sense of Japanese culture. Before experiencing calligraphy, you will be asked to change into traditional Japanese clothing. Men should wear Hakama and Dorogi and become a Samurai. Women should wear a kimono and become a Yamato Nadeshiko.
  

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• ➤Last kanji character Reflecting on your life so far, choose one kanji character as your last word in this world. Each kanji character has its own meaning Kanji characters themselves are very popular among foreigners, as each character has its own meaning and the appearance of the calligraphic style is perceived as beautiful. Customers are asked to choose such Kanji characters.
  

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• 【Description】 The students will gain a deeper understanding of the difference between calligraphy as a form of character decoration , which also exists overseas, and Japanese “shodo” Calligraphy is a traditional Japanese culture that uses brush and ink to express characters in an artistic way, and is appreciated for the neatness of the characters, the way the brush is carried, the shade of the ink, and the beauty of the overall arrangement.
  

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• [Practice] Calligraphy has a delicate sense of beauty, and the subtle changes in fine lines, dots, and shading enhance its beauty. There is also an aesthetic sense of stillness, and it is important to keep one's mind quiet and focused when writing. In addition, it is important to have basic manners, such as sitting upright, keeping the back straight, and holding the brush in a straight line. ・Practice basic calligraphy techniques such as “tome,” “hane,” and "harai.
  

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• Learn the stroke order of the chosen kanji. Please learn by observing the teacher's demonstration with a model. Japanese aesthetic sense includes “beauty of margins,” and it is believed that by being conscious of margins, not only letters but also spaces become more beautiful.
  

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• [Basic Practice] There are basic calligraphy techniques such as “tome”, ‘hane’, and “harai” that you should practice. Each kanji character has its own meaning, so please be aware of what meaning the last character you chose has.
  

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• Please observe and learn from the teacher's demonstration by example.
  

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• [Seisho] With an awareness of what you have learned so far, you will write the kanji you have chosen on a half-sheet of paper for Seisho.
  

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• The fan is still a familiar tool for Japanese people as it appears at every milestone in their lives. We will also write calligraphy on this fan, which was born in Japan.
  

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• [Photography] ・Why don't you record your work and this experience in a space with a Japanese atmosphere and make it a memory?
  

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• Your name is converted into Kanji characters and a calligraphy master writes a stroke on a wooden plaque. Each kanji character has its own meaning, so find out what the characters used in your name mean.
  

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• Kakejiku/The Essence of Traditional JpnArt with 1300years of History Kakejiku in the tokonoma (alcove) can remind family members and visitors of the beauty and cultural value of the four seasons. Challenge yourself to write the kanji you have practiced on the hanging scroll or ask a master to write your mastery skills on it as a souvenir.
  

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• This experience plan is fun and challenging for children. Children can also feel a sense of Japan by wearing kimonos, and the experience of calligraphy, a traditional Japanese culture, will bring children closer to the history of Japan.
  

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• The whole family can enjoy it together. For family travelers with children, experiencing traditional culture together as a family will become a precious family memory that will last for a long time to come.
  

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• The Japanese aesthetic sense includes the “beauty of margins,” and it is believed that by being conscious of margins, not only the text but also the space becomes more beautiful.
  

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