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The excellent "shodo" (calligraphy) work announcement in September 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.

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Our directly managed retail store, "Hissyo Kojohen," has relocated and is celebrating its grand
reopening at a new location starting today, Monday, September 1st.
We offer a wide selection of traditional Kumanofude brushes, including calligraphy brushes,
Japanese painting brushes, as well as Kumanofude makeup brushes and art brushes. In addition,
we carry various calligraphy supplies such as brushes, ink, inkstones, and paper.
Our store also features a classroom space where calligraphy lessons and other classes are held.

New Address:
Izumi Building 2F, 1-9-2 Sendamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City (in front of the Red Cross Hospital)
Phone & Fax: 082-234-2227 (same as before)
Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)
Closed on Sundays and national holidays

We warmly invite you to stop by and visit us.

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The excellent "shodo" (calligraphy) work announcement in August 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.

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Please note that our head office and retail store “Hissyo Kojohen” in Honkawa-cho,
Hiroshima City, will be closed for summer holidays from Wednesday, August 13, 2025
to Sunday, August 17, 2025.

In addition, our delivery service providers are also scheduled to be closed during this period.
Therefore, orders received by Thursday, August 7, 2025, including those placed through
our website, will be shipped before the holiday.
Orders placed on or after Friday, August 8, 2025, will be processed sequentially
from Monday, August 18, 2025 onward.
(If you have any special requests such as name engraving, please consult with us in advance.)

Please note that during the summer holiday period, even if you specify a preferred delivery date,
your package may not arrive on the requested date.
We will also be unable to respond to phone calls or email inquiries during the closure.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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The excellent "shodo" (calligraphy) work announcement in July 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.

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