GINSHO SHOIN | Authentic Calligraphy Experience in Osaka

American art university students created their final “masterpieces” after learning the meanings and origins of the kanji characters 創 (creation), 美 (beauty), and 舞 (dance). What impressed us most was how clearly each person’s individuality appeared through their brush strokes. Even while writing the same characters, every piece became completely unique — elegant, bold, playful, energetic, precise, or creative. It was a joyful afternoon filled with concentration, laughter, a

A joyful moment: after writing “Hinamatsuri,” our guest smiled in front of the hina dolls. at GINSHO SHOIN A Day of Wishes for Girls - at GINSHO SHOIN Osaka March 3rd is Hinamatsuri , often known as Girls’ Day in Japan. It is a day to quietly wish for the healthy growth and happiness of girls. Families display beautiful hina dolls representing the imperial court of the Heian period. At the top sit the Emperor and Empress, symbolizing harmony and balance. Below them are court

A student studying in Japan writing her self-composed haiku in calligraphy at GINSHO SHOIN More Than a Calligraphy Experience - at GINSHO SHOIN Osaka Many people join us for a one-time calligraphy experience, and that is always welcome.But for those who are living in Japan — even for a short time — calligraphy can become something deeper. This month, a student from Colombia who is studying in Japan began coming to our regular lessons. She loves Japanese literature and even wr

GINSHO demonstrating calligraphy, writing the kanji for “Dream” (夢).