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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
What makes this class special;
➤ Our experienced shodo teacher will teach you step by step, so don't worry if you've never tried it before! (don't panic!...a part of shodo ritual is practicing one's patience too )
➤ You'll be accompanied by a English-Japanese or Chinese-Japanese translator, so you can fully understand the class and ask questions if there is any.
➤ Participate with your child to share the experience and create memories together
➤ Surprise
The teacher will write the foreign names of the participants on wooden tags using the kanji characters they have chosen.
➤ Photo Shoot
Capture your beautiful kimono outfit and artwork in a photo. You will be photographed dressed as a beautiful Yamato Nadeshiko or a brave samurai.
➤ Souvenir from the teacher
A calligraphy master will carefully write the kanji character that you attempted today on the surface of the bag, and you will receive a Samurai Honor original bag as a gift.
Please take your work home with you in this bag.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
1， 1 minute walk from Exit 1 of Osaka Business Park Station on the Osaka metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line. 2， 2 minutes walk from Osakajokoen station on the JR Osaka Loop Line. 3， 10 minutes walk from the west exit of Kyobashi station on the JR Osaka Loop Line or Tozai Line.
What to expect
➤ Preparation
Before picking up a brush, you will change into traditional Japanese clothing such as a kimono.
Activity, 1
➤ Mindset and tools
You will gain a deeper understanding of the differences between calligraphy as a form of decorative writing that exists overseas and Japanese Shodo.
Activity, 2
➤ Learn and practice how to hold the brush and use the tools
➤Kanji
Choose your favorite Japanese kanji to challenge yourself. Kanji, which has been selected as "the most difficult language to learn," has various meanings for each character.
Activity 3
➤Learn and practice techniques
Brush movement—brush technique
The most basic brush movements: "tome," "hane," and "harai"
Activity 4
➤ Kanji practice
You will learn the stroke order of the kanji you selected earlier.
Activity 5
➤ Surprise
The teacher will write the foreign names of the participants on wooden tags using the kanji characters they have chosen.
Activity 6
➤ Final Draft
Write a final draft while keeping in mind what you have learned so far.
Activity 7
Photo Shoot
Capture your beautiful kimono outfit and artwork in a photo.
➤ Souvenir from the teacher
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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