Join our next Japanese calligraphy session exploring kanji 'door'. In Japanese culture, the concept of a "door” transcends its functional role as a mere entryway, becoming a symbol of transition, opportunity, and respect.
Project Category: Japanese Culture Events
Japanese Calligraphy: cove
Join our next Japanese calligraphy session and study a new kanji - 'cove'. In Japanese culture, the concept of "cove" holds a profound significance that extends beyond its natural and geographical connotations.
Isolation and Innovation: Japan’s Closed Country Period and Its Legacy
The influence of Japan's isolation reverberates through time, enhancing cultural diversity and fostering a deeper appreciation for the richness and interconnectedness of global culture. This talk will explore the legacy of the period of isolation in Japan and its impact on the global cultural landscape.
Folding Your Way to Discipline: the art of origami in Japanese family
The Japanese family has long been known for its emphasis on order and discipline, particularly when it comes to raising children. In Japan, children are taught from a young age to respect each other, stay organised and follow certain rules. One of the ways to develop a discipline is about maintaining a clean and orderly home which is seen as a reflection of one's character and values.
Japanese Calligraphy: fold
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. This time we will learn Japanese character 折 (oru) which is a versatile verb that can have multiple meanings depending on the context. It can mean 'to bend', 'to fold', or 'to break'.
Japanese calligraphy: paper
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. Throughout Japanese history, paper has played a significant role in the country's culture and traditions, and has been an essential part of daily life, from Japanese art and crafts like calligraphy and origami, to Japanese interiors such as shoji.
Japanese calligraphy: again
Join our next Japanese calligraphy workshop to explore a new kani - sai. In Japanese, the character 再 (sai, futatabi) is used to convey the concept of "again" or "re-" in English and implies the idea of repetition, renewal, or resumption
Japanese calligraphy: thing
In Japanese culture and philosophy, the concept of mono can be extended beyond the physical realm to include intangible things such as ideas, emotions, and relationships. , This concept connotes a sense of tangible or intangible existence that is part of the fabric of the world around us.
Mottainai – Japanese Art of Repurposing
This talk will explore ways how Japanese people make a conscious effort to preserve what we already have and recycle as much as possible.
Japanese calligraphy: outside
the concept of "outside" in Japanese culture encompasses both the natural world and the unknown, evoking a sense of wonder, respect, and a desire to explore and understand. Join our next Japanese calligraphy session exploring the character 'outside'.