Yoseka Land

Modern Japanese Calligraphy on Daruma with Shoko Harada - May 17th, 2026

$100.00
$100.00
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Join 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 “Wa-modern calligraphy,” a unique style created by Shoko Harada that is inspired by Japanese 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 learn 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 in the Daruma’s left eye as a symbol of your wish or intention.
  • What 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. 
  • 120 minute workshop.
  • No experience is needed—everyone is welcome!
  • All necessary supplies will be provided.
  • No cancellations/refunds.
Come enjoy a relaxed and creative time while exploring a unique part of Japanese culture!

About 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 product supervision, product development, and teaching.

Under 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. These 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.