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Kanazawa · Higashi Chaya · In English

The Path of the Brush

A hands-on Japanese calligraphy class a short walk from Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa — taught in English by calligrapher Shusui Yoneda.

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Shusui Yoneda · Calligraphy from my father, English from my mother.

The calligraphy classroom with low tables, brushes and ink set out
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Lesson

Your first brushstroke

An uchiwa fan with the kanji 月 (moon) written in sumi ink
Your finished piece: your own uchiwa fan.

Japanese Calligraphy Trial Lesson

Learn the basics with brush and ink, write your favorite word, and take home your own calligraphy uchiwa fan.

What you'll do

  1. 01Explanation of calligraphy tools like brush and ink
  2. 02Practice basic strokes and brush techniques
  3. 03Choose your favorite word to write
  4. 04Create your own unique calligraphy artwork (Japanese traditional hand fan called Uchiwa)
  5. 05While waiting for your calligraphy work to dry, we will make Mizuhiki (traditional Japanese decorative cord)

Fee & details

¥6,500/ person
  • Fee: 6,500 yen per person
  • Children under 6 are not allowed
  • Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
  • Capacity: Up to 4 people
  • Duration: 45 to 60 minutes
  • Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Open Daily)
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Studio

Inside the studio

Eiji Happo: the eight basic brush strokes in the kanji 永
Eiji Happo — the eight basic strokes
Mizuhiki cord earrings in front of a calligraphy board
Mizuhiki — traditional decorative cord
Four kanji works hanging on the wall: 忍 夢 花 秋
Works by Shusui
Names written in kanji and katakana, with finished works on a shelf
Your name, in kanji or katakana
The calligraphy classroom with low tables, brushes and ink set out
The classroom

About

Shusui Yoneda

Japanese calligrapher

Hi, I'm a Japanese calligrapher, Shusui Yoneda.

My father is a Japanese calligrapher, and my mother is an English teacher. I learned calligraphy from my father and English from my mother from a young age.

And now, I teach Japanese calligraphy in English to people from all over the world.

Through calligraphy, I hope to share even a small part of Japan’s beautiful culture with people from other countries.

I hope you enjoy the experience and have a wonderful time!

Access

Higashiyama, Kanazawa

Location

Room 205, ROJI Higashiyama1-10-14 Higashiyama, KanazawaIshikawa 920-0831, Japan

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The entrance of ROJI Higashiyama in the evening
The entrance of ROJI Higashiyama. The studio is in Room 205.
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