Looking back to the beginning of 2016, we revisit a heartwarming community event held to celebrate the Japanese New Year. The Art of the First Brushstroke We hosted a special “Kakizome” (First Calligraphy of the Year) workshop at the Kawagoe Housing Stage, a comprehensive housing exhibition center in Chosho Yabe’s hometown. Kakizome is a traditional Japanese event held on January … Read more
We travel to Kagawa Prefecture to share a heartwarming report from Ichinoya Elementary School, where the next generation experienced the sheer joy of Japanese tradition. 300 Students, One Giant Canvas As part of the “Kanonji Children’s Dream Project,” Chosho Yabe held a special lecture and workshop. The event began with a dynamic performance by the artist herself on a massive … 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 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 New Year’s event in 2014. On January 5th, I held a calligraphy performance and a New Year’s “Kakizome” workshop at AEON Mall Atsuta in Nagoya. Three Panels of Hope On the central event stage, I created three distinct artworks on large panels, each carrying a wish for the new year. 「夢」 (Yume – Dream) & 「愛」 … Read more
Looking back at a heartwarming workshop held at Niiza Municipal Shinbori Elementary School in Saitama. With the desire to “let children experience something different from regular school penmanship classes,” about 100 students gathered for this special event. “Michi” (Path) – Collaboration with Wadaiko Club To start, I performed a calligraphy demonstration accompanied by the energetic shouts and beats of the … Read more