By using your whole body, you can manifest all kinds of emotions in a stroke of a line.
With rhythm, you can express something hidden inside yourself. |
| Internationalization |
In the modern society, a lot of Japanese people are living outside of Japan. On the other hand, a lot of Non-Japanese people are interested in Japan. The amount of visitors to Japan increases yearly, and many visitors work and live with their families in Japan. |
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| The Soul of Japan |
We don’t only experience calligraphy.
We express what we feel toward one stroke of a line. Occasionally we also encounter the “Soul of Japan” (literally: “The Heart of Harmony”), that is also present in other Japanese traditional arts like the Tea Ceremony or Ikebana. |
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| Brush Play |
At the Naniwa Calligraphy Association, we naturally also teach Japanese students, but we use the performance art calligraphy as an international “communication tool” for all nationalities. For us, it is important to teach calligraphy not in a stiff or formal manner, but to present an enjoyable “Brush play” way. |
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| Future Perspective |
We believe that it is our mission to continue to offer opportunities for Non-Japanese, who are living in Japan, to encounter Japanese culture. We also offer a place to acquire teaching skills, for those who plan to continue their activities overseas. |
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