{"id":8371,"date":"2026-09-20T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T00:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/?post_type=en_blog&#038;p=8371"},"modified":"2026-09-16T15:28:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T06:28:41","slug":"why-is-japanese-calligraphy-popular-with-foreign-tourists","status":"publish","type":"en_blog","link":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/en\/blog\/2026\/09\/20\/why-is-japanese-calligraphy-popular-with-foreign-tourists\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Japanese Calligraphy Popular with Foreign Tourists?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Japanese Calligraphy, known as Shodo, is one of the most popular Japanese cultural experiences for international visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Why do so many foreign tourists enjoy Japanese calligraphy experiences?<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd8c\ufe0f Experience Japanese Culture<\/p>\n<p>Shodo is a traditional Japanese art of writing with a brush and ink. By holding a brush and writing Japanese characters themselves, visitors can experience Japanese culture in a unique and memorable way.<\/p>\n<p>\u2728 Discover the Beauty of Japanese Characters<\/p>\n<p>For many international visitors, Japanese kanji are beautiful and fascinating. Characters such as \u201c\u611b\u201d (Love), \u201c\u5922\u201d (Dream), and \u201c\u548c\u201d (Harmony) have special meanings.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing a favorite kanji and writing it yourself makes the experience even more personal.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf81 A Special Travel Souvenir<\/p>\n<p>One of the best things about a Japanese calligraphy experience is that you can take your own artwork home. It becomes a unique souvenir and a lasting memory of your trip to Japan.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\udd8c Enjoy a Calligraphy Experience in Nara<\/p>\n<p>Nara is one of Japan\u2019s most historic cities, with famous attractions such as Todaiji Temple and Nara Park.<\/p>\n<p>Why not combine your Nara sightseeing with a traditional Japanese calligraphy and kimono experience?<\/p>\n<p>At Waplus Nara, beginners are welcome, and our staff will kindly support you throughout the experience.<\/p>\n<p>Create your own Japanese calligraphy and make a special memory of your trip to Nara! \ud83d\udd8c\ufe0f\u2728<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8211 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image1-6-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"336\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image1-6-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image1-6-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image1-6-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image1-6-1536x1153.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image1-6-2048x1537.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image1-6-1568x1177.jpeg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8246,"template":"","en_blog_cat":[18],"class_list":["post-8371","en_blog","type-en_blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","en_blog_cat-staffblog","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/en_blog\/8371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/en_blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/en_blog"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"en_blog_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/waplus-kimono.com\/nara\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/en_blog_cat?post=8371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}