Have you ever seen your own name written in Japanese Kanji?

In this unique experience in Nara, you will wear a kimono, learn the meaning behind your Kanji name, and create a one-of-a-kind artwork to take home.
Begin by choosing your favourite kimono. Select the colours, patterns, and accessories to create your own unique style. As you slip into the kimono, feel as though you've travelled back in time to ancient Japan. The traditional beauty of the kimono and the historic streets of Naramachi combine to create a special experience.

Next, step into a traditional Japanese storehouse. Surrounded by the scent of wood, soft light, and tranquility, feel as though you've stepped into a scene from a film. This is a chance to experience the authentic Japan that you won't find just by visiting tourist spots.

During the calligraphy experience, choose your favourite kanji character. Whether it's “dream,” “love,” “connection,” or “heart,” select a character that reflects your feelings. You can also convert your name into kanji to create a special Japanese name. This “name in kanji” experience is especially popular with international visitors, who are often moved by the feeling of having their own unique Japanese name.

Hold the brush, inhale the scent of ink, and carefully write each character. Take a break from smartphones and social media, and focus on the moment, experiencing a Zen-like tranquility unique to Japan. The emphasis is on expressing yourself rather than writing perfectly, so even beginners can enjoy the experience with confidence.

Take your completed work home as a scroll or fan. Not only can you display it as a souvenir of your trip, but it also becomes a special keepsake of Japanese culture that you created yourself. It's a one-of-a-kind piece that you crafted with your own hands, unlike any mass-produced item.

Finally, enjoy taking photos in your kimono. Photos taken inside the historic storehouse have a cinematic or magazine-like atmosphere. Not only are they perfect for social media, but they also become unforgettable memories of a “Japan-only experience.”