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As the bitter-sweet aroma of matcha fills the air, clear your mind and put the matcha-soaked brush to paper with this uniquely Japanese experience, MatchaSho®. This original experience of replacing the traditional ink with matcha in the practice of Zen Japanese Calligraphy is produced by Shizuoka-based Shodoka, Shoran. https://youtu.be/77DyyhXX6ug

*Special gift is included : Matcha Calligraphy kit

The place will be the perfect spot, Maruzen Tea Roastery, 8mins walking distance from Shizuoka station in Japan.

Itinerary

Time	Contents
11:00	Meet you at “MARUZEN Tea Roastery”, Green Tea & Gelato Café.
11:10	Introduction. Learn Matcha Calligraphy history and essential calligraphy knowledge.
11:20	Demonstration By watching demonstration, you learn basic technique from the instructor.
11:25	Let’s try! Now, try writing your name or Kanji characters which you will get. It will suit your personality.Because Kanji characters have different meanings, your scroll will be uniquely unlike any other.
11:55	Make your own hanging scroll. It will be a great memorable souvenir which you will want to keep forever.
12:15	Take your picture with your artwork. If you have any questions about Japanese Calligraphy, Shizuoka city or other Japanese cultures, I’m always happy to help you!

Highlights

Availability/ Operating Hours	Year round / 11:00-15:00 except Sat, Sun and Holidays
Meeting Time	11:00 (It can be changed upon your request)
Meeting Place	MARUZEN Tea Roastery https://goo.gl/maps/Wq8aDPVwvWc2JvC59
Time Required	1.5 hours
Price	Adult：35,000yen / person Child(5-12 years old) : 20,000yen / person Recommended for kids, family, and tours. Discount for groups.
Number of persons	2 – 10 people
What’s included	The Matcha Calligraphy kit is contained in a traditional Kiribako (Paulownia wood box) and filled with the most exquisite Shodo tools curated by Shoran herself. The Matcha Calligraphy kit embraces traditional Japanese culture with a modern esthetic. http://tpmdev.shoran.net/matcha- shodo-kit/ Special hanging scroll with your name in KANJI on the signature board Free Japanese Calligraphy Equipment rentals Matcha ice cream
What to bring	None (You can buy drinks and other snacks in the store)
Language	English and Japanese
Wheelchair Friendly	No
Kids Friendly	Yes
Reservation	at least 7days in advance
Payment Option	Cash/ Paypal
Cancellation Policy	We require 3 days cancellation notice prior to your scheduled lesson, otherwise we will charge you cancellation fee as below. * 100% of your total amount will be charged if you do not notify us about your cancellation or any changes on your scheduled arrival or No show.
Notes	Participants must be over 5years old.