This workshop offers a hands-on experience of Kakizome, a traditional Japanese New Year practice.
Kakizome is a custom in which people express their current feelings, wishes, or goals for the new year by writing words with brush and ink at the beginning of the year.
In this workshop, participants will choose one kanji character as a theme and freely express:
・their current state of mind
・what kind of year they wish to create ahead
The event will begin with a live calligraphy performance by a professional calligrapher, followed by a hands-on Kakizome experience where participants will write using traditional brushes and ink.
Completed works can be displayed at the venue or taken home as a personal keepsake.
Enjoy a quiet, reflective moment as you connect with yourself while experiencing Japanese culture.
Participation Fee
Hotel Guests: ¥1,000 (tax included)
Others: ¥1,500 (tax included)
All materials included / Beginners welcome
Calligrapher
Born March 3, 2001, Kanagawa, Japan.
Wakana Matsushita began practicing calligraphy at the age of eight and is a certified master affiliated with the Mainichi Shodo Association.
Viewing calligraphy as “the shape of emotion,” she explores expressions that connect tradition with everyday life, positioning calligraphy as an art form that bridges inner feelings and daily living.
Drawing inspiration from ordinary moments, she works across photography, live performances, and collaborations with diverse fields such as music, food, and martial arts. Through these interdisciplinary projects, she presents her work both in Japan and internationally.
In addition to solo exhibitions and group shows, she conducts workshops and creates personalized name calligraphy pieces, continuing to share calligraphy as an accessible, free, and contemporary form of expression.
