Message
I have been involved with calligraphy since I was a child.
Before you know it, fifty years.
Calligraphy is like breathing to me,
It reflects the soul.
The moment the ink is rubbed and the brush is drawn...
There is a silence that transcends time and space,
Clear your mind,
It has the power to sharpen your senses.
Calligraphy is not just letters,
Connect deeply with yourself,
It is an art that resonates with the world,
It is a proud Japanese culture that should be passed on to future generations.
I will continue to convey the power of this book.
It stirs people's hearts,
Weaving the beauty of Japan,
And to awaken the joy of living.
Activities
From children to adults
Established a calligraphy class for this purpose.
While conveying the charm of calligraphy, focusing on kana,
Spreading the joy of writing.
Including solo exhibitions and calligraphy exhibitions,
Numerous lectures and workshops are held.
"Mindfulness Sutra Shaking" was held.
It also teaches you how to prepare your mind.
Enjoy seasonal events
◇English × Calligraphy × Flower Arrangement Collaboration Event (Easter, Summer Vacation, Halloween, Christmas)
◇Planning and hosting Japanese cultural experience events
Cultural collaboration
◇Exhibited a collaboration of Japanese sweets and calligraphy at "1 Million Candlelight Night @ OSAKA CITY" ◇Judge at the 6th and 7th National Japanese Sweets Koshien ◇Supporting exhibitor at the 27th Confectionery Expo
Other Activities
◇Ikebana and Japanese style arrangement classes held ◇Calligraphy instructor at Kyoto Koka High School since 2016 ◇Calligraphy instructor at Manabiya CAMP, a private after-school care center
Continues creative activities, focusing on kana-based works
Future plans
Workshop to be held in Paris in September 2025
Solo Exhibition
August 2025: Solo exhibition "Yu" held in Ginza, Tokyo
December 2024: Osaka solo exhibition "Hibiki"
The flowing lines of kana reflect the Japanese aesthetic sense and spirit. Having also studied the tea ceremony and flower arrangement, she has comprehensively explored the world of Japanese culture. She values the "tranquility" and "resonance" that reside in the space between each stroke, and conveys the "beauty of kana" that transcends time. Based in Osaka, she runs calligraphy classes and online courses. Through beautiful characters, she has created a space to calm the mind and cultivate a dignified self. She is currently promoting the appeal of Japanese culture both at home and abroad through solo exhibitions and workshops.
<Career>
March 1996: Graduated from the Graduate School of Art Education and Calligraphy at Nara University of Education April 1996-present: Worked as a secretary at a government agency and a machinery manufacturer December 2002-June 2015: Worked at an advertising agency (responsible for a wide range of tasks, including general affairs, labor, accounting, business planning, and sales administration) *During this period, I also ran a calligraphy class for children at home on weekends July 2015-present: After retiring, I established a calligraphy class for children and adults. - Hosted collaborative events combining English, calligraphy, and fresh flower arranging (Easter, summer vacation, Halloween, Christmas, etc.) - Hosted Japanese culture experience events - Exhibited Japanese sweets and calligraphy at the "1 Million Candlelight Night @ OSAKA CITY" - Judge at the 6th and 7th National Japanese Sweets Koshien - 27th Confectionery Expo Supporting Exhibitor - Monthly Ikebana and Japanese Arrangement Classes April 2016 - Present: Calligraphy Instructor, Art Department, Kyoto Koka High School Focusing on the creation of kana-based artwork December 2024: Solo Exhibition "Hibiki" in Osaka August 2025: Solo Exhibition "Yu" in Ginza, Tokyo
Calligrapher Shigeko Ushijima
Information about Ushijima Calligraphy Class
Elementary school division / Junior high and high school division / Adult division (face-to-face/online)
Beautiful writing can be achieved through practice.
You can definitely learn it.
At your own pace
Why not start having fun little by little?
*Please contact us for details.
For those who want to learn calligraphy, those who want to purchase works, and for information about events, etc.