Learn Calligraphy From Japan’s Last Master

Learn the art of Hissekijutsu calligraphy in this hands on experience from MADARA, the only calligrapher practicing this style of calligraphy left in Japan!

Hissekijutsu calligraphy places meaning behind each stroke and in this 2 hour workshop you will learn the history and culture before having a go yourself whilst enjoying Japanese sweets and tea.

At the end of the class you will also receive a custom one of a kind artwork made live by MADARA himself using your name converted into Japanese characters (Kanji) and another custom item of your choice! MADARA will choose the characters that carry deep and meaningful significance.

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Please specify the first name, gender and t-shirt, tote bag or tenugui for all guests in the comments when booking for MADARA to prepare the correct kanji for your customised item.

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Calligraphy Experience (2 hours)

¥26,500 per person

Max 8 people per experience

Only 2 slots per day night are available!

In this experience, you will:

Learn about the history of kanji, calligraphy and hissekijutsu
Hands on calligraphy lesson, learning different brush stroke techniques
Personalised artwork scroll with carefully chosen Japanese characters using the hissekijutsu technique
Choose a customised item from either a t-shirt, tote bag or tenugui (Japanese hand towel)

Fact about MADARA's years of experience and still not being considered the top rank

Other things to note:

This craft is also suitable for children (aged 5 and above) and families
No experience required and no need to prepare or bring anything!
Traditional Japanese sweets and tea will be provided
Your customised item will be available after 3pm or you can have it delivered to your hotel (at no additional cost). Overseas shipping is also available at an additional cost.

There are optional add ons available:

Double sided printing for t-shirt or tote bag: ¥2,200
Change fabric colour to black for t-shirt or tote bag: ¥2,200
Upgrade tote bag to a large size with zipper: ¥2,750
Sticker: ¥1,650

You can also purchase additional souvenirs at the event venue.

How to get there

Depending on the number of participants, the workshop will be held at either:

Hiratsuka MN Building 11F
JA Hiratsuka Building 6F
Detailed instructions on how to get to each venue can be found here
You will receive an email prior to your workshop to let you know of the venue

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Please specify the first name and gender for all guests in the comments when booking for MADARA to prepare the correct kanji for your customised item.

Cancellations made within 7 days of the booking will be subject to a 50% fee, cancellations within 48 hours of the booking will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee. Cancellations prior to this may be subject to a 5% admin fee.