Gallery — Japanese Cultural Experiences in Hiroshima

Explore photographs of Japanese calligraphy, sumi-e ink painting, hanging scroll making and Hiroshima sake tasting. Select a photograph to open its own page and view it in a larger size.

Calligraphy guests practising with brushes and ink at a Hiroshima workshop

Japanese Calligraphy

Discover Japanese brush and ink techniques in a welcoming, beginner-friendly calligraphy workshop in central Hiroshima.

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Japanese Calligraphy

A handwritten Japanese character becomes a personal souvenir to remember your time in Hiroshima.

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Japanese Calligraphy

Take time to practise brush movements and enjoy creating your own Japanese calligraphy with guided instruction.

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A cat and mouse painted with Japanese sumi ink beside a brush and ink bowl

Sumi-e Ink Painting

Simple brushwork and shades of black ink bring a cat to life in this example of Japanese sumi-e painting.

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Two workshop guests holding handmade Japanese hanging scrolls

Kakejiku Hanging Scroll

Turn Japanese calligraphy into a hanging scroll and take home a piece of your own creative journey.

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Workshop guests displaying hanging scrolls with Japanese calligraphy

Kakejiku Hanging Scroll

Every hanging scroll is different: guests share the finished calligraphy they have created during the workshop.

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A guest showing a finished hanging scroll with Japanese characters

Kakejiku Hanging Scroll

Choose your Japanese characters and create a hanging scroll that is personal to you.

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Guests with a selection of Hiroshima sake bottles and tasting cups

Hiroshima Sake Tasting

Explore local Hiroshima sake and compare its aromas and flavours in a relaxed tasting experience for adults aged 20 and over.

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Hiroshima Sake Tasting

Share a relaxed moment while discovering the different flavours of local sake in central Hiroshima.

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