Japanese Calligraphy Class in Kimono near Osaka Castle

➤Preparation
Calligraphy is deeply imbued with the aesthetic sensibilities of Japanese culture. Before picking up a brush, you will change into traditional Japanese clothing such as a kimono.

Activity, 1
➤ Mindset and tools
You will gain a deeper understanding of the differences between calligraphy as a form of decorative writing that exists overseas and Japanese Shodo.
Calligraphy is a traditional Japanese art form that uses brushes and ink to artistically express characters. The neatness of the characters, the movement of the brush, the shades of ink, and the overall beauty of the composition are all appreciated. In addition, Japanese aesthetics include the concept of "the beauty of white space," which means that by being conscious of white space, not only the characters but also the space itself can be made beautiful.

Activity, 2
➤ Learn and practice how to hold the brush and use the tools

➤Kanji
Choose your favorite Japanese kanji to challenge yourself. Kanji, which has been selected as "the most difficult language to learn," has various meanings for each character. By understanding these meanings and writing them with a brush, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty of kanji.

Activity 3
➤Learn and practice techniques
Brush movement—brush technique
The most basic brush movements: "tome," "hane," and "harai"
Brush intention—brush intention
The momentum of the character—brush momentum

By mastering these techniques, you can enhance the expressive power of the characters. By being more conscious of these techniques when writing, you can create more compelling works.

Activity 4
➤ Kanji practice
You will learn the stroke order of the kanji you selected earlier.
A master calligrapher will demonstrate how to write these kanji using a brush, so practice following the stroke order while being mindful of the techniques.

Activity 5
➤ 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.

Activity 6
➤ Final Draft
Write a final draft while keeping in mind what you have learned so far. Calligraphy paper / Fan / Hanging scroll (optional) /

Japanese aesthetic sensibility includes the concept of “the beauty of white space.”
“The beauty of white space” is one aspect of Japanese cultural aesthetic sensibility, which involves finding beauty in spaces that are not filled with writing or images (white space).
By being conscious of white space, it is believed that not only text but also space itself can be made beautiful.
The concept of “ma” (space) is deeply related to the beauty of negative space.
By being mindful of negative space, one can cultivate mental 여유 and develop a rich sensibility.

➤ Work

Keep your first calligraphy work as a memento or souvenir,
or frame it and display it.

Activity 7
➤ Photo Shoot
Capture your beautiful kimono outfit and artwork in a photo. You will be photographed dressed as a beautiful Yamato Nadeshiko or a brave samurai.

➤ 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.

➤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.

Don't hide your art in a suitcase. Give it the stage it deserves.
You’ve just poured your heart into the way of the brush. The Kanji or Haiku you created today is a one-of-a-kind reflection of your spirit. Why not elevate it into a stunning piece of interior decor that will tell your Japan story forever?
​We offer premium, handcrafted traditional mounts to display your work, or as a breathtaking, highly personalized gift for your loved ones back home.

​◆ Premium Shikishi-gake Set (Color Board Display)
​Price: ¥2,750 (Tax included)
​Includes: Traditional decorative board mount + Special "Nade" patterned Shikishi paper.
​The Appeal: Adorned with subtle gold flakes and traditional Japanese color palettes. This circular or square framed mount turns your single favorite Kanji into a modern Zen masterpiece. Perfect for living rooms or entryways.

The Master's Touch
Exclusive Upgrade: "The Master's Touch" (Omotenashi Hospitality)
Available only for guests purchasing a display set.
​Would you like a flawless piece of authentic Japanese art?
As a special token of our hospitality (Omotenashi), the master calligrapher who guided your lesson today will personally brush a Kanji of your choice onto your purchased Shikishi or Tanzaku.
​Witness the breathtaking moment as a true professional pours their soul, years of discipline, and dynamic energy into a single, masterful stroke right before your eyes. This transforms your display set into a museum-quality masterpiece—the ultimate, prestigious gift for someone special back home, or the perfect centerpiece for your own living room.

Feature

Your Custom Calligraphy Art (This Set)

Typical Mass-Produced Souvenir (Keychains, Snacks)

Uniqueness (独自性)100% Unique. 

Written by YOU. 

No one else has it.Made in a factory. Millions exist.

Meaning (意味合い)Deep. 

Holds the emotion, focus, and memory of this exact moment.Shallow. 

Often forgotten in a drawer after a month.

Haiku and waka are traditional Japanese fixed-form poems (poems with a set number of characters). Often described as the world’s shortest poems, they are characterized by their ability to vividly capture a moment in time.

​Through these brief lines, poets express their “emotions,” “romantic feelings,” and “everyday events and worries.” They are akin to “short films” or “diary entries.”
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➤ Product Description
Don't hide your art in a suitcase. Give it the stage it deserves.
You’ve just poured your heart into the way of the brush. The Kanji or Haiku you created today is a one-of-a-kind reflection of your spirit. Why not elevate it into a stunning piece of interior decor that will tell your Japan story forever?
​We offer premium, handcrafted traditional mounts to display your work, or as a breathtaking, highly personalized gift for your loved ones back home.

Authentic Tanzaku-gake Set (Vertical Poem Scroll)
​Includes: Elegant vertical scroll mount + Tanzaku (Haiku paper).
​The Appeal: Wrapped in luxurious, kimono-like brocade patterns. This is the authentic way Japanese nobility displayed their poetry. The ultimate, sophisticated vessel for the Haiku you composed today