Starting the Year with Calligraphy and Tenkoku - Calligraphy in Osaka GINSHO SHOIN

Jan 27
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“Ginsho standing in front of her artwork — 宝梅　- written by GINSHO

A Gentle Start to the Year - Calligraphy in Osaka

It has already been a month since the New Year began. How has the start of this year been for you?

We hope this year brings you good health, prosperity, moments of relaxation, and plenty of time to focus on what truly matters to you☺

Discovering Tenkoku

While we offer calligraphy experiences to our guests, we are also continuously learning ourselves. At the end of last year, we even had the opportunity to submit our work to an exhibition.

In addition to the act of writing, which we usually introduce through our sessions, we have also been studying tenkoku, the art of carving stone seals. These seals are carved with a favorite line of poetry or a name, and in calligraphy they are pressed onto a piece as the final finishing touch.

The Charm of Three Colors

GINSHO has many years of experience, while I have been learning as an assistant for about a year and a half. Even so, I find tenkoku deeply fascinating. From the origins and forms of characters, to the balance of placing a vermilion seal on white paper, and the sense of harmony in the completed work — expressing a personal world using only three colors, white, black, and red, is truly captivating.

I still have much to learn, but my New Year’s resolution is to move beyond simply completing tasks and to deepen my learning with greater intention.

What is your New Year’s resolution?

We look forward to welcoming more guests this year, and hope that through these small cultural exchanges, people can experience a little bit of Japan’s heart and spirit.

About the Experience at Ginsho Shoin, Calligraphy in Osaka

Nestled in a peaceful traditional house in Sumiyoshi, Osaka, our calligraphy sessions are guided by Master GINSHO, who has over 60 years of experience.

🕰️ Session Time: 90 minutes

🎌 Language: English and Japanese-friendly

🧁 Includes: Japanese tea and seasonal Japanese sweets

💴 Fee: Adults ¥5,000 / Children under 15 ¥3,500 (all materials included)

10% of your fee goes to support disaster relief efforts in Japan

💬 What Past Guests Say

“A beautiful, calming experience. The traditional house and garden were stunning, and the teacher was so kind and encouraging.” — Visitor from the UK

“I loved being able to choose my own kanji and express something meaningful to me. The teacher made me feel completely at ease.” — Visitor from the US

It’s a relaxed, welcoming space where beginners and non-Japanese speakers are warmly welcomed.