Experience a calligraphy activity in the historic streets of Gion, Kyoto. Witness a powerful display by a professional Japanese calligrapher as inspiring words are boldly written on large paper with traditional brush and ink.

Upon request, have your name beautifully written in Japanese and showcased on the spot. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Japanese culture through this moving artistic experience.

The performer is Marin Yano, a Kyoto-based calligrapher who lives by the theme “Connecting the World Through Calligraphy.” Through her performances, workshops, and commissioned works both in Japan and abroad, she shares the power of words by creating “calligraphy amulets” that inspire and uplift.