Looking back at a milestone celebration in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. I had the honor of performing at the Shimane Bank 100th Anniversary Celebration held at Hotel Ichibata. Symbol of Shimane: The Peony To celebrate this momentous occasion in Matsue, I painted large, vibrant Peony flowers (Botan) on the background. The Peony is the prefectural flower of Shimane and a … Read more
Looking back to the early summer of 2014, we revisit an intimate and fragrant exhibition that marked a significant milestone: the 10th Anniversary of the Masumi Shodo Class. A Decade of Ink, Celebrated with Roses To celebrate ten years of history, we hosted a special mini-exhibition titled “In Love with Rose.” The concept was a beautiful dialogue between nature and … Read more
Looking back at a corporate event held at the prestigious Imperial Hotel in Tokyo in 2015. I had the honor of performing at the “Procurement Partners Forum 2015,” hosted by a major corporation to show appreciation to their business partners. “Yakushin” (Rapid Progress / Leap Forward) In front of the assembled partners, I performed a dynamic calligraphy session to open … Read more
Looking back at a unique and inspiring corporate event. I had the privilege of performing the opening act for a reception party hosted by a corporate client. “Asobi” (アソビ) – The Power of Playfulness To kick off the gathering, I delivered a dynamic calligraphy performance. The word I chose to write was 「アソビ」 (Asobi), written in Katakana. It translates to … Read more
Looking back at a creative project from 2015. I had the privilege of providing a special calligraphy artwork for AMO Japan K.K., a leading company in contact lens care and laser vision correction. “Like Never Before” The work features the company’s slogan: “Like Never Before.” This phrase embodies the spirit of “Creating things that have never existed before.” To reflect … Read more
We present a project where the tranquility of Japanese aesthetics meets the comfort of modern living in the heart of Kawagoe. Art for a New Lifestyle Kawagoe Cocolo-machi is a residential development born in a prime location, accessible within minutes from three major stations: Kawagoe, Kawagoe-shi, and Hon-kawagoe. We were commissioned to coordinate the interior art for its model house, … Read more
Looking back at the festive start of 2015. To celebrate the New Year, I held a series of “New Year’s Calligraphy Performances & Kakizome Workshops” at major shopping malls in the Tokai region. Celebrating with Auspicious Calligraphy I visited two venues to share the spirit of the Japanese New Year: Jan 2: AEON Mall Meiwa (Mie Prefecture) Jan 3: AEON … Read more
Looking back at a spectacular day in my hometown, Kawagoe, in October 2014. As the first project of the “Kawagoe Style Club 10th Anniversary,” we invited the contestants of the “2014 Miss International Beauty Pageant” to Kawagoe. Beauty representatives from approximately 80 countries gathered in this historic town known as “Little Edo.” Performance at the Symbol of Kawagoe I had … Read more
We dive into the archives to a fascinating crossover event where the digital world of programming clashed beautifully with the analog world of ink and brush. Where Code Meets Calligraphy CODE FESTIVAL is a premier programming contest for students and young engineers residing in Japan. Within this massive two-day event, a unique side competition was held: the “Calligraphy Coding Competition.” … Read more
Looking back at a major international conference held in the autumn of 2014. I had the honor of performing the opening act for the Welcome Reception of the “78th IEC General Meeting in Tokyo,” hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Welcoming 1,500 Global Leaders The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is the world’s leading organization for international … Read more