Cultural Exchange Mission in Russia: From the Stage to the Frozen Amur River

Looking back at a dense and fulfilling cultural exchange mission in Khabarovsk, Russia. Recommended by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, I visited Khabarovsk to connect our cultures through the power of Shodo. Day 1: Historic Cinema & “Zuiki Shumon” March 18 (Fri) The journey began at the oldest movie theater in Khabarovsk. We screened the “World Calligraphy Journey” … Read more

Kikyo University “Longevity Celebration”: Lecture & “Nanzan no Ju” Performance

Looking back at a heartwarming event in 2012. I visited Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, to speak at the “Longevity Celebration” held at Kikyo University (a senior citizens’ college). A Lecture on “Shodo” for Life’s Seniors It was a rare opportunity for me to give a 90-minute lecture on the theme of “Shodo” (Calligraphy). The audience consisted of about 400 seniors … Read more