Learning Japanese Zen Calligraphy in Kimono by Osaka Castle

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First, students change into kimono and learn the spirit and basic manners of Japanese calligraphy. After practicing brush strokes, students choose a kanji of their choice to write with. 【Explanation】 First, we will explain what calligraphy is. We will start with an explanation of what calligraphy is, followed by an explanation of the attitude and tools used. The difference between calligraphy and Japanese "shodo" (calligraphy as a form of character decoration), which also exists overseas, will be more deeply understood. Calligraphy is a traditional Japanese culture that uses a brush and ink to express characters artistically, and is appreciated for the neatness of the characters, the way the brush is carried, the shade of the ink, and the beauty of the overall arrangement. The instructor will explain how to hold the brush and how to use the tools. Please choose your favorite Japanese Kanji character to try in this experience. Each kanji has various meanings. Japanese has been chosen as "the most difficult language to learn", and we hope you will deeply appreciate the beauty of kanji by understanding them and writing them with a brush. 【Practice】 Calligraphy has a delicate sense of beauty, and the subtle changes in fine lines, dots, and shading enhance its beauty. There is also an aesthetic sense of stillness, and it is important to keep one's mind quiet and focused when writing characters. In addition, it is essentially important to perform basic manners, such as sitting upright, keeping the back straight, and holding the brush upright. In calligraphy, there are basic techniques such as "tome," "hane," and "harai," which should be practiced. Even beginners can learn how to carry a brush by practicing repeatedly. It is important to note, however, that it is important to understand the techniques used, rather than just practicing in the dark. It is more effective to practice only after you understand the technique. Learn the stroke order of the chosen kanji. Learn by observing the teacher's demonstration with a model. Japanese aesthetic sense has "beauty of margins" and it is believed that by being conscious of margins, not only letters but also spaces become more beautiful. Please practice the kanji you have just chosen with an awareness of the technique. 【Special】 The teacher has applied kanji to the foreign name of a client and come up with a Japanese-style name written in kanji. Since each kanji character has its own meaning, you should know what meaning the character used in your name has. 【Seisaku】 You will be asked to write the kanji you have chosen on the calligraphy paper, keeping in mind what you have learned so far. The folding fan is a tool that is still very familiar to the Japanese people as it is used at various milestones in life. The participants will also write on a Japanese fan, which was born in Japan. 【Photo Shooting】 【Souvenirs】 We will write your artwork on the bag of the teacher's original work and your name in Japanese characters on the wooden tag. These are given to you as a token of our appreciation for your experience of traditional Japanese culture.

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OSAKA · OSAKA CITY JOTO WARD

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