Japanese Calligraphy Class in Kimono near Osaka Castle

➤Female-only option/Dressing and hair setting time: 30 min

Optional additional fee 3300yen

Since ancient times, children and adults alike have worn kimonos with "Nihongami" a traditional Japanese style that has been worn in Japan for centuries. There is a manner of wearing a kimono in which the wearer is not allowed to let his or her hair down.  The traditional Japanese hairstyle has changed over time, each time reflecting functionality, fashions, and cultural backgrounds. In modern times, this is the case when participating in Shinto rituals and the hairstyle of maiko (apprentice geisha) in Kyoto.  The "wagami" hairstyle is a more elegant alternative to the Japanese hairdo, and is usually worn with a kimono.  Collected hair + Kanzashi Kanzashi are hair ornaments used in traditional Japanese hairstyles.

The updo gives a sense of cleanliness and good manners, and the single, dainty kanzashi gives a sense of dignity, gentleness, and inner beauty. Yes, to create the image of a Yamato Nadeshiko. It expresses understated and natural beauty, the gentleness that oozes from within, and the softness, grace, and strength that Japanese women are considered to possess.

➤ Surprise
The teacher will write the foreign names of the participants on wooden tags using the kanji characters they have chosen.
Each kanji character has its own meaning, so please learn about the meaning of the characters used in your name.

- For example -
JoJo ➤ 仗助

➤ Souvenir from the teacher
A calligraphy master will carefully write the kanji character that you attempted today on the surface of the bag, and you will receive a Samurai Honor original bag as a gift. This bag is not available for sale anywhere else.
Please take your work home with you in this bag

Calligraphy is a traditional culture that even small children can participate in and enjoy. In Japan, 6- to 8-year-olds are the most likely age group to start learning calligraphy.

A hanging scroll is a traditional Japanese decorative item featuring calligraphy or paintings on paper or fabric, mounted in a frame. After your calligraphy workshop, why not consider a hanging scroll as a souvenir for your parents? It’s the ultimate expression of Japanese culture.

You can display it alongside your calligraphy work in your home—it’s a truly unique Japanese item. If you’d like, a calligrapher can personally inscribe the scroll for you.