Workshops

Tokyo: Shinjuku Calligraphy Workshop & T-Shirt Creation

Name: Tokyo: Shinjuku Calligraphy Workshop & T-Shirt Creation
Start: 2026-08-20T12:00:00
End: 2026-08-20T13:30:00
Location: 1 Chome-5-4 Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan

Create a T-Shirt with Your Own Calligraphy
Transform Your Name into Kanji
Lesson with a Professional Calligrapher
Enjoy a guided experience in English with an expert host
Authentic professional tools

English guide
Calligraphy Supplies to use during the class
Take home your own artwork

Original T-shirts

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Experience the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy in Shinjuku, Tokyo. This workshop offers a uniquely Japanese form of mindfulness, allowing you to relax, focus, and enjoy the quiet rhythm of brush and ink. It is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone, including children and beginners.

The experience begins with changing into traditional Japanese workwear before starting the workshop. You will grind a solid inkstick to create authentic ink, taking a moment to slow down and connect with the art of calligraphy. After that, you will practice basic brush techniques to get comfortable with the brush. Finally, you will transform your name into kanji and create your own original calligraphy artwork to take home as a memorable souvenir.

As an optional activity, you can also write your kanji directly on a T-shirt and design a one-of-a-kind piece to take home. This is a wonderful way to experience Japanese culture and create a personal keepsake from your time in Japan.

What's not allowed

Pets are not permitted at this experience.

Infant seats are not available, and infants must sit on laps during the workshop.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Strollers or prams are permitted.

Additional information

The venue is accessible by public transportation.

The workshop is guided in English by a professional calligrapher.

You will have the opportunity to transform your name into kanji characters and create a T-shirt with your own calligraphy design.

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