{"product_id":"modern-japanese-calligraphy-on-daruma-with-shoko-harada-may-17th-2026","title":"Modern Japanese Calligraphy on Daruma with Shoko Harada - May 17th, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eJoin Shoko Harada (a Japanese calligraphy artist and designer) in this workshop to customize your very own traditional Japanese \"wish doll\", or Daruma. You'll learn \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Wa-modern calligraphy,” a unique style created by Shoko Harada that is inspired by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJapanese writing and blends both Japanese and Western aesthetics in an expressive way. You will choose a word or phrase that is meaningful to you, and Shoko will guide you step by step in creating your design. You'll \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003elearn how to use a traditional Japanese brush, practice lettering, and then bring your design to life by writing it on your own Daruma. To complete your wish request, you'll paint \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ein the Daruma’s left eye as a symbol of your wish or intention.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to expect: Learn beginner-friendly Japanese calligraphy, then use your new skills to customize a Daruma with a word or phrase meaningful to you to bring home. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 minute workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo experience is needed—everyone is welcome!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll necessary supplies will be provided. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cancellations\/refunds.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCome enjoy a relaxed and creative time while exploring a unique part of Japanese culture!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Shoko Harada: Born in Kanazawa, Japan, she graduated from the Department of Visual Design at Kanazawa College of Art. After working as an art director and graphic designer at a department store, she became independent and shifted focus to providing design for companies along with p\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eroduct supervision, product development, and teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the concept of “discovering new ways to enjoy the Japanese language,” she created a unique calligraphy style that blends Japanese and Western aesthetics, drawing on her international experience. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese concepts are discussed in her book, “Enjoying the Japanese Language: An Introduction to Wa-Modern Calligraphy” (Graphic-sha). Through this work, she is dedicated to preserving Japanese culture and passing on both Western and Eastern writing traditions to future generations. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shokoharada.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoseka Land","offers":[{"title":"May 17 - 1:00 PM","offer_id":53588226015445,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1717\/0621\/files\/20260517_Daruma_Workshop_fc965d42-6de9-4152-89c1-88f2a1e62971.png?v=1775663032","url":"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/products\/modern-japanese-calligraphy-on-daruma-with-shoko-harada-may-17th-2026","provider":"Yoseka Stationery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}