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More Than a Calligraphy Experience- Calligraphy in Osaka GINSHO SHOIN
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
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A Shared Moment Through Calligraphy - Calligraphy in Osaka GINSHO SHOIN
GINSHO demonstrating calligraphy, writing the kanji for “Dream” (夢).
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Your Words, Your Style Expressing Freely in Calligraphy- Calligraphy in Osaka GINSHO SHOIN
Rebecca and Jake wrote freely — Mt. Fuji, an otter, happiness, and sunshine. Expressing Freely - at GINSHO SHOIN Osaka Last Sunday, a lovely couple from the UK visited us.When guests come to our studio, we first ask what they would like to write, and then we create the piece together right there in the moment. Writing from the Heart So instead of asking them to choose from pre-prepared phrases like “This is what Japan is known for” or other popular traditional words, we encou
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Try Kakizome: A Fun and Traditional Way to Start the Year in Japan - Calligraphy in Osaka GINSHO SHOIN
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
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Express Yourself: A Calligraphy Experience - Calligraphy in Osaka GINSHO SHOIN
Your Words, Your Calligraphy Finding Calm Through Calligraphy - Calligraphy in Osaka It's been quite a while since our last update, but during the Expo period, we had the pleasure of spending wonderful moments with people from many countries. Now, as we welcome the autumn foliage season, I wanted to share some thoughts while greeting our visitors. Express Yourself Through Calligraphy At our calligraphy experience, we invite everyone to freely choose the words they want to wr
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Calligraphy, Patience, and a Moment to Remember - Calligraphy in Osaka GINSHO SHOIN
The Word She Took Home - Calligraphy in Osaka The other day, we welcomed two lovely guests from France. After the session, they sent us...
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Your Expo Memories in Black and White - Calligraphy in Osaka GINSHO SHOIN
Have you been to Expo 2025 in Osaka yet?
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I haven’t been there myself, but the more I hear from others, the more excited I get to go!
If you're currently in Osaka—or planning to visit soon—why not take a quiet moment to experience something truly Japanese?
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Revealing the Rankings and Stories Behind Our Participants' Favorite Kanji - Calligraphy in Osaka GINSHO SHOIN
Revealing the Rankings and Stories Behind Our Participants' Favorite Kanji - Osaka GINSHO SHOIN
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Calligraphy in Osaka, experience with children
Experience calligraphy with small children. Calligraphy in Osaka
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Ginshoshoin Launches Its New Website: A Gateway to Authentic Japanese Calligraphy
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the Ginshoshoin website
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