In 2025, the Masumi Shodo Class celebrated a monumental return to the public stage. We revisit the passion and energy of “Bokusho-ten 2025,” held at the Tokorozawa Civic Cultural Centre Muse. Breaking the Silence: The Theme “Yakudo – Jump -“ Since our last major exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in 2020, five years had passed. The pandemic forced a … Read more
We revisit a pivotal exhibition held during a time of global uncertainty, marking a new chapter in how we connect through art. Art in the “International City of Art & Culture” Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we successfully held the “Bokusho-ten” (Masumi Shodo-kai Exhibition) at the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. The venue, located in Ikebukuro’s West Exit … Read more
Looking back to January 18, 2015, we revisit a lively New Year’s event that brought the community together through the traditional art of calligraphy. Celebrating the New Year with Ink At the Kawagoe Housing Stage, a hub for lifestyle and family, we hosted two sessions (morning and afternoon) of a special “Kakizome” (First Calligraphy of the Year) workshop. Both sessions … Read more
Looking back to the summer of 2016, we revisit a grand celebration of calligraphy held at one of Tokyo’s cultural landmarks, the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. A Dual Celebration of Art Starting on July 27, 2016, we hosted a significant event that combined two exhibitions into one immersive experience: Yabe Chosho Solo Exhibition: A retrospective featuring representative works from the past … 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
We look back to September 2012, a year and a half after the Great East Japan Earthquake. At the Museum of Modern Art, Saitama, an exhibition was held that laid bare the raw soul of the artist. “Sei” (Life): A Vow to Live The “Bokusho-ten 2012” featured approximately 130 works by Chosho Yabe and her Masumi Shodo Class students. Among … Read more