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Calligraphy class

Time spent writing
brings a calm mind.

In Japanese calligraphy & handwriting (kakikata shodo), children learn good posture, correct stroke order and beautiful characters through brush writing and pencil handwriting. Quiet time spent carefully studying the model builds focus and calm.

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  • ForFinal year of kindergarten (from January) to junior high
  • WhatBrush writing and pencil handwriting
  • LessonsOnce a week, 60 min
  • Monthly tuitionFrom ¥4,600 (tax included)

Find a calligraphy class

What calligraphy builds

“Visible skills” and “invisible strengths”

We see calligraphy not only as a technique for neat handwriting, but as a “way” (dō) that builds confidence.

Visible skills

Beautiful characters and correct form

Following Japan’s national curriculum guidelines, children learn the basic “forms”: correct stroke order, character shapes, posture and how to hold the brush. Beautiful handwriting is a treasure for life.

Deep concentration

Looking closely at the model and putting their heart into each stroke. Time spent focusing on tome, hane and harai (the stops, hooks and sweeps of each stroke) builds a habit of deep focus.

Invisible strengths

Self-esteem

“I did it!” “I wrote it well!” — just like the model. That sense of achievement becomes the confidence that “if I try, I can do it.”

Calming the mind

The scent of ink and a quiet moment. The refreshed feeling after finishing. It also helps children learn to calm their own feelings.

Learn more about the benefits of calligraphy

Calligraphy work 「正月」 (“New Year”) Calligraphy work 「世界」 (“world”) Calligraphy work 「初春」 (“early spring”)

A goal keeps them going

Grade exams and the calligraphy contest

Grade exams (dan) can be taken at each classroom, and every January there is also a calligraphy contest. Work they have practiced toward a goal becomes a source of confidence.

About the calligraphy contest

Monthly tuition (tax included)

Final year of kindergarten & elementary (60 min, once a week)¥4,600/month
Junior high (60 min, once a week)¥5,500/month
Facility fee (incl. insurance)¥1,100/month
Enrollment fee¥4,800 (one-time)

When siblings attend, the enrollment fee is free from the second child on. Fees and how to enroll

What to bring

  • Writing supplies
  • A calligraphy set
    You can also buy one at the classroom

For the free trial lesson, just bring writing supplies.

Classrooms

Find a calligraphy class

Search by elementary school name or town name. Some locations also offer soroban or art.

Find on the mapChoose an area to zoom in on it

SorobanCalligraphyArtTwo or more subjectsTap a pin to see the classroom name

Classroom locations: 64

Lessons are basically 16:10–18:30. Some classrooms start at 15:40, so please contact our head office for details.

Each classroom's page (days, times, map) is in Japanese. Classroom and place names are kept in Japanese so they are easy to find on signs and maps.

Toyohashi

Toyokawa

Okazaki

Anjo

Hamamatsu

Toyota

Parents’ voices

From families at our calligraphy classes

Translated from Japanese.

The teacher is always kind and careful. Seeing my child enjoy going to class, I’m really glad we signed up.

CalligraphyGrade 1 · Okazaki area

Thank you for always teaching so carefully. My child is getting better at writing characters neatly in an even size, and I can see the results. (rest omitted)

CalligraphyGrade 2 · Toyohashi area

The kanji my child writes for homework practice have gotten neater. Thank you, as always.

CalligraphyGrade 3 · Toyohashi area

※ Parents’ comments are shared as they wrote them (personal impressions).

Wakuma

Slowly and carefully.
When you finish, your mind feels clear!

Start with a free trial lesson

Soroban and calligraphy trial lessons are free (about 20 minutes; just bring something to write with). The art trial lesson is 40 minutes and costs ¥1,000 (nothing to bring). Come with your child and see the feel of the classroom and how well the teacher suits your child.

Book a free trial lesson Ask on LINE Or call us0120-39-3836