This is a series of workshops designed by Azumi Uchitani to explore Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy and language. We will meet bi-weekly, slowly moving from season to season and uncovering new characters, rituals, concepts and beliefs deeply rooted in Japanese lifestyle. Each event we will centre around a new symbol: we will learn its meaning, discuss a poem about it, meditate and experience the power of the concept through calligraphy practice.
Emotional bond: 友情 (yūjō)
In our next Japanese Calligraphy workshop, we’ll dive into the warm and enduring concept of 友情 (yūjō)—the deep emotional bond between friends, built on mutual support, trust, and shared understanding. Composed of the kanji 友 (tomo – friend) and 情 (jō – feeling/emotion), yūjō captures the heartfelt connection that transcends words and time.
In Japanese culture, friendship is often quiet and steady, grounded more in shared experiences and mutual care than in verbal expression. Yūjō represents a type of relationship where presence, reliability, and unspoken support speak volumes. It’s the friend who walks beside you in silence when words aren’t enough, the one who notices when you’re struggling without being told, and the connection that stays strong despite distance or time apart.
During this session, we’ll reflect on the beauty of friendship as we bring this concept to life through brush and ink. Writing 友情 invites us to slow down and think about the people who support and shape us—and how we can embody those qualities for others.
This event is exclusively for LEVEL members. You can become a member, or alternatively, purchase a trial ticket below.
GUIDE – AZUMI UCHITANI
Azumi Uchitani is a visionary artist, writer, and teacher at the intersection of art, culture, philosophy, and business, offering unique insights and creative expressions to a global audience. Her mission is to bring Japanese ancient wisdom to the west, channelling lifeforce energy to create harmony and peace through art, writing, performance, and teaching. A two-time TEDx speaker, Azumi captivates audiences worldwide as a public speaker and teacher. Her artworks are exhibited in New York and held in corporate and private collections. Azumi’s book is due to be published in summer 2025.
www.azumiuchitani.com
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