「日本の寺子屋」体験講座
Japanese Calligraphy Experience
Japanese calligraphy is known as "Shodo (the way of writing) in Japan.
Early Japanese calligraphy was originated from Chinese calligraphy.
4 basic tools are used in Japanese calligraphy.
Sumi, is an ink stick. 90% of sumi are now made in the Nara Prefecture.
Fude, is a brush. The famous Nara-fude originated in Imai-cho in Kashihara City, Nara.
Washi, is a mulberry paper.
Suzuri, is an ink stone to grind the ink stick against.
Japanese Calligraphy is the ultimate cultural experience!
| Teacher | Master Calligrapher, Master Wakabayashi |
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| Details | Learn Japanese Calligraphy from the Master in Imai-cho, a cultural heritage town. Learn how to write your life motto, your yearly goal, or your name in Japanese Calligraphy. Take home your Japanese Calligraphy as a souvenir. |
| Duration | 90 min~ |
| Minimum Number of Participants | From 1 to 40 people maximum |
| Age Requirement | None |
| Location | In Imai-cho Teacher's studio |
| Transportation | Bus pick-up and drop-off available |
| Remarks | Writing Japanese Calligraphy on 1 big washi (paper) as a group is also available. Nara Prefecture certified tour guides also available for tours in Imai-cho at an additional cost. |
Availability and Price Upon Request
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Photo courtesy：Society for the Preservation of Imai town streets
Inquiries about this experience
| Contact | Terakoya of Japan[Contact: Yoshida] |
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| Address | 1-5-26 Imai-cho , Kashihara city , Nara |
| TEL | 0744-48-0805 |
| yoshida@lukes-japan.com |
Guidance of Kashihara City and nearby hotels and B&B's also available.
