Shodo Experience (Japanese Calligraphy) in Tokyo

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Japanese calligraphy, which is closely related to the tea ceremony is now available as a workshop.
A hanging scroll with calligraphy is displayed at a TOKONOMA, an alcove, the most important part of the tea ceremony room.

Learn the essence of Shodo and find yourself through the practice of self-expression using Kanji characters.
Your work will be mounted on a scroll and presented to you to enjoy at home.

Highlights

• Grasp the idea of Shodo

• Make an original piece using a specially selected character with an ink-dipped brush.

• The staff will mount your work on a hanging scroll and present it to you to take home.

Contents

1. Grasp the idea of Shodo
   
   • The instructor will explain the spiritual backbone of Shodo.
   • Students will practice writing a simple Kanji character.

    

2. Make an original piece using a specially selected character with an ink-dipped brush.
   
   • The instructor will show you how to write your character and present you with a sample.
   • Write the character on the paper to be mounted.

    

3. The staff will mount your work on a hanging scroll and present it to you to take home.

Location

• Calligraphy master’s classroom in Toritsu-Daigaku, Tokyo.

Meeting Place

• Toritsu-Daigaku Station (TY06) Exit (Outside).
• Your interpreter will be there to take you to the class.