【By Osaka Castle】Hands-on class to learn Bushido & Zen with photo

Wearing a kimono, a symbol of Japan,you will experience traditional culture Zen" is alive and well in our traditional culture of calligraphy and tea ceremony, and is imbued with the aesthetic sense of Japanese culture. By learning these arts, one can acquire the spirit of courtesy, manners, beautiful gestures, and hospitality. Before experiencing this, you will be asked to change into kimono. Men should put on Hakama and Tabi and become a Samurai.Women will wear a gorgeous kimono and become a Yamato Nadeshiko. Kimonos for children over 6 years old are also available.

Activity 1, Learning and practicing calligraphy Participants practice how to hold a brush and how to use tools. Then, students practice how to hold the brush and use the tools.

Activity 2, Samurai Calligraphy When a samurai foresees his death, he looks back on his life so far and writes his last words on earth with a brush. The participants will write the kanji they have just chosen, paying attention to the technique.

Activity 3, Samurai Tea Ceremony The master of the tea ceremony prepares and serves powdered green tea to the guests. You will learn various things such as etiquette, manners, beautiful gestures, hospitality, and traditional Japanese culture.

Activity 4, Samurai Sword Trial Cutting You will learn how to use a sword and become aware of your self-respect and the responsibility of carrying a deadly weapon. At that time, you will be allowed to wear a serious sword. Participants will try their hand at sword cutting with a samurai sword. Experience the best cutting edge in the world.

Activity 5, Wearing Armor to Battle! It is April 1615, and the “Osaka Summer Battle” has begun. You, a member of Toyotomi's side, wear armor and go into battle. Pretend to be the best soldier in Japan and take pictures on the grounds of Osaka Castle.

Calligraphy is a traditional Japanese culture that uses brush and ink to ex Your name is converted into Kanji characters and a calligraphy master writes a stroke on a wooden plaque. Each kanji character has its own meaning, so find out what the characters used in your name mean.

Please observe and learn from the teacher's demonstration by example. Calligraphy is a traditional Japanese culture that uses brush and ink to express characters artistically, and is appreciated for the neatness of the characters, the way the brush is carried, the shade of the ink, and the beauty of the overall arrangement.

The cherry blossom is considered to symbolize the spirit of bushido. From late March to mid-April, cherry blossoms bloom in the park on the way to Osaka Castle to fight, and cherry blossom viewing can be enjoyed. The magnificent appearance of the falling cherry blossoms is superimposed on the deathbed of a graceful samurai.

The flower is the cherry tree, The man is the warrior For Japanese people, hanami is a traditional annual event in Japan, and the culture of cherry blossom viewing is deeply rooted.

“Gokurakubashi (Paradise Bridge)” This is the only bridge from the inner moat to the main citadel. The castle tower can be seen from the middle of the bridge, making it an excellent photo point. The word “Gokuraku” means the world of peace and happiness in Buddhism. The bridge was named “Gokurakubashi (Paradise Bridge)” as a bridge leading to the Pure Land of Paradise.