Osaka Calligraphy Class and Tea Ceremony Experience

Both Japanese tea ceremony and calligraphy have roots in China, developing over centuries into cherished Japanese traditions. This workshop in Osaka includes both the creative and elegant practice of Japanese calligraphy and the precise and mindful tea ceremony in an exceptional experience. You’ll start with the basics of calligraphy, learning to hold the brush and writing your name and favorite Japanese words using Japanese ink. You can practice several times until you get the strokes just right! Afterward, you’ll move to a tea ceremony tatami room. You’ll have the unique opportunity to grind matcha leaves with a stone grinder, a traditional method said to best preserve the freshness and flavor of matcha. The tea master will serve you Japanese sweets and prepare matcha in front of you before you learn to whisk the tea yourself, which you can offer back to the master, give to other participants, or enjoy on your own. Itinerary: -Meet your host at the experience venue -Learn the basics of Japanese calligraphy and practice writing your name and your favorite Japanese words -Grind matcha leaves with a stone grinder, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with Japanese sweets, and learn to make matcha yourself. On a mission to inspire creativity, mindfulness, and a true appreciation for Japan’s timeless traditions, your host, Kazuki-san, organizes workshops focusing on traditional Japanese arts for visitors to enjoy both in English and Japanese. Proving that appreciation for traditional Japanese arts knows no borders, Kazuki-san eagerly shares his knowledge and passion with the world. The experience venue is easy to access by train from Shin-Osaka or Osaka Stations, making it a great addition to any travel itinerary.