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 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).

Fukuju – Wishing happiness and long life　- written by GINSHO New Year’s Special: What is Kakizome? - Calligraphy in Osaka Have you spent New Year’s in Japan? How about trying Kakizome, the traditional Japanese first calligraphy of the year? Meaning and History of Kakizome Kakizome is a long-standing tradition where people write their wishes or goals for the new year using brush and ink. The word “kakizome” literally means “first writing” of the year. It started in the Heian p