The Excellent Calligraphy Work Announcement in January


The excellent "shodo" (calligraphy) work announcement in January at the "shodo" contest in
"Shukan NY Seikatsu" (Newspaper in NYC) which we sponsor.
We will present our Kumanofude (calligraphy brush made in Kumano, Japan) to the winners for
the Year 2026 as an extra prize.


Exhibiting at MONO JAPAN 2026 in Rotterdam - Showcasing the Art of Kumanofude


We are pleased to announce that we will exhibit at MONO JAPAN, a curated trade fair
showcasing outstanding Japanese products, to be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands,
from January 23 to 25, 2026.

At the exhibition, we will proudly present the excellence of Kumanofude,
a renowned Japanese traditional craft, to an international audience.

Venue: Supernova Hotel, Room 005

We warmly invite you to visit our booth.


SHODO CONTEST in 2025


We selected the Best Shodo Performance Awards for the Year of 2025 at Shukan New York
Seikatsu where we have sponsored the shodo contest.
The Highest Award goes to Ms. Honami Kojima (6th Grade), the Prize for the Excellent Work
goes to Ms. Kaho Amemiya (1st Grade) and Ms. Wakana Miyama (3rd Grade), and Hiroshima
Artist Brush Special Prize goes to Ms. Arisa Yokota (3rd Grade).

We present our Kumanofude (calligraphy brush made in Kumano, Japan) to the above
four winners as an extra prize.

The shodo contest for the Year of 2026 has just started. Please join the contest!



The Excellent Calligraphy Work Announcement in November


The excellent "shodo" (calligraphy) work announcement in November at the "shodo" contest in
"Shukan NY Seikatsu" (Newspaper in NYC) which we sponsor.
We will present our Kumanofude (calligraphy brush made in Kumano, Japan) to the winners for
the Year 2025 as an extra prize.