Express yourself with a playful style of modern Japanese calligraphy
1 hour private experience
Location: Bunkyo, Tokyo
Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the master
What you’ll do
Learn about Japanese 'Wayo' style shodo and write your own calligraphy
Who can attend
Children must be 7+
Availability
Everyday
Session 1 (10:00 - 11:00)
Session 2 (11:00 - 12:00)
Session 3 (13:00 - 14:00)
Session 4 (14:00 - 15:00)
Session 5 (15:00 - 16:00)
Session 6 (16:00 - 17:00)
Session 7 (17:00 - 18:00)
Access
15 minutes from Tokyo Station.
Creative flow
Find Zen through the soft and fluid brush strokes of Shodou. Shodou translates to “the way of the brush” and is an esteemed form of calligraphy with strong connections to Zen Buddhism. Originated from Chinese calligraphy in the Tang Dynasty, shodou has transformed to reflect Japanese traditions and aesthetics. With strong influence from Zen Buddhism, shodou emphasizes the clarity of one’s mind (known as "mushin", a no mind state) before the letters can flow onto the paper. The art tells a story about the calligrapher and reveals the calligrapher’s mastery. Today, there are two styles of shodou: toyo style, which originated in China and mainly uses Chinese characters, and wayo style, where Japanese hiragana is used. Udoyoshi-san practices the wayo-style, in fact inventing his own modern wayo calligraphy style that communicates the spirit of the text, while maintaining readability.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
