This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. For our third session, we picked a symbol 春 Haru (Spring).
Project Category: Japanese Culture Events
Japanese Calligraphy: 桃 Momo (Peach)
This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. Our 2nd session of the season is dedicated to 桃 Momo (Peach).
Japanese Calligraphy: 女 Onna (Woman)
This 1st spring session will focus on character 女 Onna (Woman) and explore the Art of Femininity. On the third day of March Japan celebrates a national Girl’s day & Hina Matsuri, Dolls festival to commemorate growth, happiness, and prosperity of young girls.
Embracing Imperfections: Japanese Art of Kintsugi
The art of Kintsugi originates from Japan where artisans began using lacquer and gold pigment to put shattered vessels back together. Nowadays, this process of mending broken porcelains, dusted with gold, or silver powder, aims to make what once was broken look even more attractive than ever. Join our online workshop dedicated to Japanese art of Kintsugi and experience the healing power of artistic restoration.
Nurturing Nature: Shinto Principles and Environment
As we face global environmental problems, Shinto principles of not only appreciating nature, but recognising that nature is the source of life, gain critical importance. Self-awareness, purification of thoughts and intentions, ethics rooted in respect to nature revives old wisdom which seems to be so relevant today.
Japanese Calligraphy: 梅 Ume
The 4th winter session will focus on character 梅 Ume (Plum blossom) and explore The Art of Ume. Ume is known as the flower of February which starts blossoming at the end of winter in Japan. It is a special flower that has been a popular theme of Japanese paintings and poetry for centuries. Ume symbolises perseverance and hope, as well as beauty, purity, and the transitoriness of life.
Japanese Calligraphy: 雪Yuki
The 3rd winter session will focus on character 雪 Yuki (Snow) and explore The Art of Winter.
Japanese Calligraphy: 松 Matsu
The 2nd winter session will focus on character 松 Matsu (Pine tree) and explore The Art of Matsu. Matsu is a Japanese auspicious tree and iconic symbol that represents longevity, youth, eternity and power. Matsu is especially used at the beginning of the year as a New Year decoration.
Japanese Calligraphy: 初Hatsu
This 1st winter session of Japanese Calligraphy series will focus on character 初 - Hatsu (Hajime) and explore The Art of Beginning. The concept of a new beginning is symbolic and is surrounded by various practices. The start of the new year represents new beginnings to the Japanese, which signifies the best time to refresh one’s blessings, recite prayers and reflect on wishes for the coming days.
The Art of Making – the Secret Behind the Japanese Quality
When it comes to Japanese products, they are known all over the world for their quality, precision, and reliability. Japanese quality of products and services gained an outstanding reputation for local producers. What is the secret to achieving such quality? What stands behind this fascinating approach to quality of products and service and customer care?