Inspired by a love letter from the Heian period (on view in the Exhibit Hall until 10/26/2025), this workshop invites participants to explore the refined art of kana calligraphy.

Participants will learn to write kana characters and experience the rhythm and grace of haiku. This workshop offers a hands-on journey into poetic sensibility, aesthetic awareness, and cultural expression.

Kana are characters created in Japan. They originated from Chinese characters (kanji) and are used to represent the sounds of the Japanese language. There are two types including hiragana and katakana, both essential for writing in Japanese. Hiragana, in particular, is characterized by its flowing shapes and has developed in Japanese calligraphy as a script that conveys elegance and beauty.