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Intensive Japanese calligraphy in Kyoto

"What if you go to Japan for three months to learn traditional shodō?"

Why this is so fun

You won't just learn to draw beautiful characters, but discover a form of moving meditation that brings you peace. After three months you'll have a unique skill that amazes your friends, plus a room full of self-made artworks that tell stories about your Japanese adventure.

Someone who did this

Daniël (29), Amsterdam — programmer at a startup, collects vintage cameras

My sensei looked at my first character and just said 'no' — nothing else, just 'no'.

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First 3 steps

  1. 1Look up recognized shodō schools in Kyoto online
  2. 2Calculate costs for visa and accommodation
  3. 3Start learning basic Japanese phrases
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