{"id":6838,"date":"2025-12-02T17:15:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T08:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/?p=6838"},"modified":"2025-12-02T17:21:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T08:21:31","slug":"traditional-workshop-1221","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/","title":{"rendered":"[Shizuoka Fujieda \/ Limited to First 15 Participants] Gold Leaf Application Experience (Hisashi Itsuaki) \u00d7 Calligraphy Workshop (Syujidokoro Kohyou) | A Collaborative Workshop Between a Traditional Craftsman and a Young Calligrapher"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Limited_to_First_15_Participants_Held_at_Fujieda_Otowasan_Kiyomizudera_Temple_A_Special_2-Day_Fusion_of_Edge-Attached_Gold_Leaf_and_Ink_Art\" title=\"Limited to First 15 Participants | Held at Fujieda Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple | A Special 2-Day Fusion of Edge-Attached Gold Leaf and Ink Art\">Limited to First 15 Participants | Held at Fujieda Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple | A Special 2-Day Fusion of Edge-Attached Gold Leaf and Ink Art<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Features_of_This_Event\" title=\"Features of This Event\">Features of This Event<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Event_Overview_Schedule_Pricing_and_Reservation_Details\" title=\"Event Overview | Schedule, Pricing, and Reservation Details\">Event Overview | Schedule, Pricing, and Reservation Details<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Part_1_Gold_Leaf_Application_Workshop_December_21_2025_Sunday\" title=\"[Part 1] Gold Leaf Application Workshop | December 21, 2025 (Sunday)\">[Part 1] Gold Leaf Application Workshop | December 21, 2025 (Sunday)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Part_2_Calligraphy_Workshop_January_11_2026_Sunday\" title=\"[Part 2] Calligraphy Workshop | January 11, 2026 (Sunday)\">[Part 2] Calligraphy Workshop | January 11, 2026 (Sunday)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Venue_Participation_Fee_and_Reservation_Method\" title=\"Venue, Participation Fee, and Reservation Method\">Venue, Participation Fee, and Reservation Method<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#What_Makes_This_Experience_Special_Three_Unique_Values\" title=\"What Makes This Experience Special? | Three Unique Values\">What Makes This Experience Special? | Three Unique Values<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#1_Handle_UNESCO_Intangible_Cultural_Heritage_%E2%80%9CEdge-Attached_Gold_Leaf%E2%80%9D_with_Your_Own_Hands\" title=\"1. Handle UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage &#8220;Edge-Attached Gold Leaf&#8221; with Your Own Hands\">1. Handle UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage &#8220;Edge-Attached Gold Leaf&#8221; with Your Own Hands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#2_Write_Characters_in_Ink_on_Gold_Leaf_%E2%80%93_A_Technique_You_Cant_Experience_Anywhere_Else\" title=\"2. Write Characters in Ink on Gold Leaf &#8211; A Technique You Can&#8217;t Experience Anywhere Else\">2. Write Characters in Ink on Gold Leaf &#8211; A Technique You Can&#8217;t Experience Anywhere Else<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#3_Experience_in_the_Special_Space_of_Fujieda_Otowasan_Kiyomizudera_Temple\" title=\"3. Experience in the Special Space of Fujieda Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple\">3. Experience in the Special Space of Fujieda Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Instructor_Profiles_Craftsman_Preserving_Tradition_and_Young_Calligrapher_Pursuing_Innovation\" title=\"Instructor Profiles | Craftsman Preserving Tradition and Young Calligrapher Pursuing Innovation\">Instructor Profiles | Craftsman Preserving Tradition and Young Calligrapher Pursuing Innovation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Gold_Leaf_Instruction_Hisashi_Itsuaki_4th_Generation_Gomei_Gold_Leaf_Crafts\" title=\"Gold Leaf Instruction: Hisashi Itsuaki | 4th Generation, Gomei Gold Leaf Crafts\">Gold Leaf Instruction: Hisashi Itsuaki | 4th Generation, Gomei Gold Leaf Crafts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Calligraphy_Instruction_Seiya_Abe_Director_Syujidokoro_Kohyou\" title=\"Calligraphy Instruction: Seiya Abe | Director, Syujidokoro Kohyou\">Calligraphy Instruction: Seiya Abe | Director, Syujidokoro Kohyou<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Workshop_Process_Special_Works_Completed_Over_2_Days\" title=\"Workshop Process | Special Works Completed Over 2 Days\">Workshop Process | Special Works Completed Over 2 Days<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Day_1_December_21_Gold_Leaf_Application_Experience\" title=\"Day 1 [December 21] Gold Leaf Application Experience\">Day 1 [December 21] Gold Leaf Application Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Day_2_January_11_Calligraphy_Experience\" title=\"Day 2 [January 11] Calligraphy Experience\">Day 2 [January 11] Calligraphy Experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Background_to_This_Event_Crystallization_of_Cross-Generational_Spirit\" title=\"Background to This Event | Crystallization of Cross-Generational Spirit\">Background to This Event | Crystallization of Cross-Generational Spirit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#62_and_23_Years_Old_%E2%80%94_Significance_of_Cross-Generational_Collaboration\" title=\"62 and 23 Years Old \u2014 Significance of Cross-Generational Collaboration\">62 and 23 Years Old \u2014 Significance of Cross-Generational Collaboration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Common_Mission_to_%E2%80%9CConnect_Tradition_to_the_Future%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Common Mission to &#8220;Connect Tradition to the Future&#8221;\">Common Mission to &#8220;Connect Tradition to the Future&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Participant_Testimonials_From_Past_Workshops\" title=\"Participant Testimonials | From Past Workshops\">Participant Testimonials | From Past Workshops<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Gold_Leaf_Application_Workshop_Participants\" title=\"Gold Leaf Application Workshop Participants\">Gold Leaf Application Workshop Participants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Calligraphy_Workshop_Participants\" title=\"Calligraphy Workshop Participants\">Calligraphy Workshop Participants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions | FAQ\">Frequently Asked Questions | FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Welcome_2025_with_a_Special_Work\" title=\"Welcome 2025 with a Special Work\">Welcome 2025 with a Special Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Registration_and_Inquiries\" title=\"Registration and Inquiries\">Registration and Inquiries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Event_Organizers_and_Collaborators\" title=\"Event Organizers and Collaborators\">Event Organizers and Collaborators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Access_Directions_to_Fujieda_Otowasan_Kiyomizudera_Temple\" title=\"Access | Directions to Fujieda Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple\">Access | Directions to Fujieda Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/en.kogei-japonica.com\/media\/recommended\/traditional-workshop-1221\/#Registration_Form\" title=\"Registration Form\">Registration Form<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limited_to_First_15_Participants_Held_at_Fujieda_Otowasan_Kiyomizudera_Temple_A_Special_2-Day_Fusion_of_Edge-Attached_Gold_Leaf_and_Ink_Art\"><\/span>Limited to First 15 Participants | Held at Fujieda Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple | A Special 2-Day Fusion of Edge-Attached Gold Leaf and Ink Art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features_of_This_Event\"><\/span>Features of This Event<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fusion of Gold Leaf and Calligraphy: Japan&#8217;s only experience of writing characters in ink on edge-attached gold leaf<\/li>\n<li>Traditional Craftsman \u00d7 Young Calligrapher: Cross-generational collaboration between a 4th-generation Kyoto artisan and a 23-year-old emerging calligrapher<\/li>\n<li>Held Inside Kiyomizudera Temple&#8217;s Daishi Hall: Special workshop at a historic temple in Fujieda, Shizuoka<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for New Year Preparations: A special year-end project to shape your aspirations for 2025<\/li>\n<li>Completed Works Delivered: Professionally finished pieces sent to you later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Event_Overview_Schedule_Pricing_and_Reservation_Details\"><\/span>Event Overview | Schedule, Pricing, and Reservation Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kogei-japonica.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/traditional-workshop-1221_1_2.webp\" alt=\"Gold Leaf Application Experience\" width=\"500\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8984\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_1_Gold_Leaf_Application_Workshop_December_21_2025_Sunday\"><\/span>[Part 1] Gold Leaf Application Workshop | December 21, 2025 (Sunday)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Schedule<\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; Morning Session: 10:00-12:30 (Capacity: 7 people)<br \/>\n&#8211; Afternoon Session: 14:00-16:30 (Capacity: 8 people)<\/p>\n<h4>Workshop Content<\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; Create 1 incense box (kogo)<br \/>\n&#8211; Create 1 business card tray<br \/>\n&#8211; Instruction in edge-attached gold leaf application techniques<\/p>\n<h4>Instructor<\/h4>\n<p>Hisashi Itsuaki (4th Generation, Gomei Gold Leaf Crafts, Kyoto)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Part_2_Calligraphy_Workshop_January_11_2026_Sunday\"><\/span>[Part 2] Calligraphy Workshop | January 11, 2026 (Sunday)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Schedule<\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; Morning Session: 10:00-12:30 (Capacity: 7 people)<br \/>\n&#8211; Afternoon Session: 14:00-16:30 (Capacity: 8 people)<br \/>\n&#8211; \u203bOther dates available upon request<\/p>\n<h4>Workshop Content<\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; Write New Year&#8217;s aspirations (kigo) on the gold leaf-covered business card tray<br \/>\n&#8211; Instruction from basic to advanced calligraphy techniques<br \/>\n&#8211; Final finishing and processing (shipped at a later date)<\/p>\n<h4>Instructor<\/h4>\n<p>Seiya Abe (Syujidokoro Kohyou, Kohyou)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Venue_Participation_Fee_and_Reservation_Method\"><\/span>Venue, Participation Fee, and Reservation Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Venue<\/h4>\n<p>Fujieda Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple (6-1 Hara, Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture)<br \/>\n\u203bThis event is not hosted by the temple. Please refrain from contacting Kiyomizudera directly<\/p>\n<h4>Participation Fee<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a520,000 (tax included)<br \/>\n\u203bAttendance at both the gold leaf workshop and calligraphy workshop is mandatory<\/p>\n<h4>Capacity<\/h4>\n<p>Limited to first 15 participants, fully reserved<\/p>\n<h4>Reservation Method<\/h4>\n<p>Pre-registration via the reservation form at the bottom of the page (details will be sent by email)<\/p>\n<h4>Special Benefits<\/h4>\n<p>Gold leaf craft items will also be available for sale on the day of the gold leaf workshop<br \/>\n\u203bKiyomizudera will be offering special flower goshuin seals that day<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_This_Experience_Special_Three_Unique_Values\"><\/span>What Makes This Experience Special? | Three Unique Values<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Handle_UNESCO_Intangible_Cultural_Heritage_%E2%80%9CEdge-Attached_Gold_Leaf%E2%80%9D_with_Your_Own_Hands\"><\/span>1. Handle UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage &#8220;Edge-Attached Gold Leaf&#8221; with Your Own Hands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/857h43qcXMw?si=D0m9HFN22MmWO66G\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nGomei Gold Leaf Crafts is a workshop that performs gold, silver, and platinum leaf application and metallic powder finishing, primarily for Kyoto Buddhist altar production, preserving the handmade technique of &#8220;edge-attached gold leaf,&#8221; which remains only in Japan worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Edge-attached gold leaf is the highest quality gold leaf, beaten to an extreme thinness of about 1\/10,000th of a millimeter. Its manufacturing technique has been recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, representing the pinnacle of Kyoto&#8217;s traditional crafts.<\/p>\n<p>Normally, this precious gold leaf is handled only by craftsmen, but at this event, all participants can learn the technique of applying gold leaf and challenge themselves to create their own works.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Write_Characters_in_Ink_on_Gold_Leaf_%E2%80%93_A_Technique_You_Cant_Experience_Anywhere_Else\"><\/span>2. Write Characters in Ink on Gold Leaf &#8211; A Technique You Can&#8217;t Experience Anywhere Else<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fusion of gold leaf and ink represents different traditional techniques. This is not merely a combination, but an extremely challenging endeavor from a technical standpoint.<\/p>\n<p>Gold leaf is extraordinarily delicate and tears with the slightest pressure. Writing characters with a brush on it requires special technique and concentration. This program has been designed with a unique method developed by the 4th-generation traditional craftsman and calligrapher, allowing even beginners to challenge this technique.<\/p>\n<p>The completed work becomes a one-of-a-kind artwork where the brilliance of gold leaf harmonizes with the depth of ink.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Experience_in_the_Special_Space_of_Fujieda_Otowasan_Kiyomizudera_Temple\"><\/span>3. Experience in the Special Space of Fujieda Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_8987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8987\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter centercap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kogei-japonica.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/map_kannondou.webp\" alt=\"Fujieda Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8987\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiyomizudera-fujieda.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow \" target=\"_blank\">Fujieda Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>Syujidokoro Kohyou is a calligraphy school operated inside the Daishi Hall of Kiyomizudera Temple in Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture.<\/p>\n<p>Time spent engaging with traditional techniques in the serene atmosphere of a historic temple. An environment where you can immerse yourself in creating works while clearing your mind, away from daily bustle, offers value unique to this location.<br \/>\nAs preparation for welcoming the New Year, you can spend special time confronting yourself and giving form to your resolve for the coming year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructor_Profiles_Craftsman_Preserving_Tradition_and_Young_Calligrapher_Pursuing_Innovation\"><\/span>Instructor Profiles | Craftsman Preserving Tradition and Young Calligrapher Pursuing Innovation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gold_Leaf_Instruction_Hisashi_Itsuaki_4th_Generation_Gomei_Gold_Leaf_Crafts\"><\/span>Gold Leaf Instruction: Hisashi Itsuaki | 4th Generation, Gomei Gold Leaf Crafts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kogei-japonica.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/traditional-workshop-1221_2-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Gold Leaf Instruction: Hisashi Itsuaki\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1587\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8979\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Profile<\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; Born in Kyoto City, 62 years old<br \/>\n&#8211; Inherited traditional edge-attached gold leaf techniques as 4th generation<br \/>\n&#8211; Conducted gold leaf application workshops for 25 years<\/p>\n<h4>Major Achievements and Awards<\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; 2000: Certified as Traditional Craftsman of Kyoto Buddhist Altars<br \/>\n&#8211; 2004: Received Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for Encouragement of Traditional Industries<br \/>\n&#8211; 2011: Recognized as &#8220;Future Master Craftsman&#8221; 1st Generation by Kyoto City<\/p>\n<h4>Activities<\/h4>\n<p>As a successor to the &#8220;edge-attached gold leaf&#8221; technique recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, he dedicates himself to preserving traditional techniques through Buddhist altar production, creating works using gold leaf, and conducting workshops.<\/p>\n<p>With a desire to convey the extreme thinness and beauty of edge-attached gold leaf to many people through actual experience, he has continued workshops for a quarter century. He has a reputation for providing careful instruction to each participant and making the depth of traditional techniques easy to understand.<\/p>\n<p>Official Website: [Kyoto Gomei Gold Leaf Crafts](<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gomei.ne.jp\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow \" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.gomei.ne.jp\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calligraphy_Instruction_Seiya_Abe_Director_Syujidokoro_Kohyou\"><\/span>Calligraphy Instruction: Seiya Abe | Director, Syujidokoro Kohyou<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kogei-japonica.com\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/traditional-workshop-1221_1.webp\" alt=\"Syujidokoro Kohyou\" width=\"1822\" height=\"1434\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8978\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Profile<\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; 23-year-old calligrapher<br \/>\n&#8211; Artistic name: Kohyou<br \/>\n&#8211; Operates calligraphy school &#8220;Syujidokoro Kohyou&#8221; inside Kiyomizudera Temple&#8217;s Daishi Hall<\/p>\n<h4>Qualifications and Achievements<\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; Acquired Level 1 Penmanship Proficiency Test sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology<br \/>\n&#8211; Holds calligraphy instructor qualification<br \/>\n&#8211; Numerous collaboration achievements across industries and fields<\/p>\n<h4>Activity Philosophy<\/h4>\n<p>With the motto &#8220;While preserving tradition, pursue challenges beyond convention,&#8221; he explores new possibilities in calligraphy. To convey the appeal of calligraphy to younger generations, he develops innovative activities including social media outreach and collaborations with different industries.<\/p>\n<p>While operating a calligraphy school in the historic location of Fujieda Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple, he continues exploring ways to utilize traditional techniques in modern contexts.<\/p>\n<p>Official Website: [Syujidokoro Kohyou](<a href=\"https:\/\/syujidokorokohyou.hp.peraichi.com\/seiya1030\" rel=\"noopener nofollow \" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/syujidokorokohyou.hp.peraichi.com\/seiya1030<\/a>)<br \/>\nInstagram: [@__seiya1030__](<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/__seiya1030__\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow \" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/__seiya1030__\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workshop_Process_Special_Works_Completed_Over_2_Days\"><\/span>Workshop Process | Special Works Completed Over 2 Days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_December_21_Gold_Leaf_Application_Experience\"><\/span>Day 1 [December 21] Gold Leaf Application Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes<\/p>\n<h4>1. Explanation of Gold Leaf and Edge-Attachment Technique (20 minutes)<\/h4>\n<p>   &#8211; What is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage &#8220;edge-attached gold leaf&#8221;<br \/>\n   &#8211; History and manufacturing methods of gold leaf<br \/>\n   &#8211; Role of gold leaf in Kyoto Buddhist altars<\/p>\n<h4>2. Tool Usage Lecture (20 minutes)<\/h4>\n<p>   &#8211; Explanation of tools needed for gold leaf application<br \/>\n   &#8211; Demonstration of basic techniques<br \/>\n   &#8211; Safe handling methods<\/p>\n<h4>3. Creating Incense Box (Kogo) (60 minutes)<\/h4>\n<p>   &#8211; Preparing the base<br \/>\n   &#8211; Practical application of gold leaf carefully<br \/>\n   &#8211; Finishing and polishing<\/p>\n<h4>4. Creating Business Card Tray (60 minutes)<\/h4>\n<p>   &#8211; Gold leaf application technique on flat surfaces<br \/>\n   &#8211; Challenging more delicate finishing<br \/>\n   &#8211; Confirming completed work<\/p>\n<h4>Created Items<\/h4>\n<p>&#8211; 1 incense box (approximately 9cm \u00d7 9cm)<br \/>\n&#8211; 1 business card tray (approximately 20cm \u00d7 12cm)<\/p>\n<p>\u203bThe business card tray will be used in Part 2 calligraphy workshop<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_January_11_Calligraphy_Experience\"><\/span>Day 2 [January 11] Calligraphy Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes<\/p>\n<h4>1. Calligraphy Basics Lecture (30 minutes)<\/h4>\n<p>   &#8211; How to hold the brush and proper posture<br \/>\n   &#8211; Drawing basic lines<br \/>\n   &#8211; Special techniques for writing on gold leaf<\/p>\n<h4>2. Contemplating New Year&#8217;s Aspirations (20 minutes)<\/h4>\n<p>   &#8211; Putting thoughts for 2026 into words<br \/>\n   &#8211; Expressing with one character or a short phrase<br \/>\n   &#8211; Discussion with instructor<\/p>\n<h4>3. Practice (40 minutes)<\/h4>\n<p>   &#8211; Practice on plain paper<br \/>\n   &#8211; Balance and composition of characters<br \/>\n   &#8211; Preparation for writing on gold leaf<\/p>\n<h4>4. Final Work (40 minutes)<\/h4>\n<p>   &#8211; Writing (kigo) on the gold leaf-covered business card tray<br \/>\n   &#8211; Concentrating and pouring heart into each stroke<br \/>\n   &#8211; Final check by instructor<\/p>\n<h4>5. Finishing Explanation (20 minutes)<\/h4>\n<p>   &#8211; Explanation of subsequent processing procedures<br \/>\n   &#8211; Work handling and maintenance methods<br \/>\n   &#8211; Confirmation of shipping schedule<\/p>\n<h4>After Completion<\/h4>\n<p>The instructor will make fine adjustments and process the work, carefully packaging and sending it to you in 1-2 weeks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_to_This_Event_Crystallization_of_Cross-Generational_Spirit\"><\/span>Background to This Event | Crystallization of Cross-Generational Spirit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"62_and_23_Years_Old_%E2%80%94_Significance_of_Cross-Generational_Collaboration\"><\/span>62 and 23 Years Old \u2014 Significance of Cross-Generational Collaboration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This event is an unusual collaboration between Hisashi Itsuaki (62 years old), a 4th-generation traditional craftsman active in Kyoto, and Seiya Abe (23 years old), a calligrapher based in Fujieda, Shizuoka, bridging a 39-year age gap.<\/p>\n<h4>Hisashi Itsuaki<\/h4>\n<p>&#8220;Traditional techniques have value only when people use them. I want more people to experience the beauty of gold leaf.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Having continued workshops for a quarter century, Hisashi Itsuaki emphasizes the importance of not just &#8220;preserving&#8221; tradition but &#8220;conveying&#8221; it.<\/p>\n<h4>Seiya Abe<\/h4>\n<p>&#8220;Calligraphy is not rigid. New appeal emerges when free expression merges with traditional techniques.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Seiya Abe continues various challenges to convey the enjoyment of calligraphy to younger generations. This collaboration represents his passion taking form.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mission_to_%E2%80%9CConnect_Tradition_to_the_Future%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Common Mission to &#8220;Connect Tradition to the Future&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The two, different in generation and activity base, connected through their common mission to &#8220;connect tradition to the future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This event is not merely a workshop. It is a new attempt to pass Japanese traditional culture to the next generation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Participant_Testimonials_From_Past_Workshops\"><\/span>Participant Testimonials | From Past Workshops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gold_Leaf_Application_Workshop_Participants\"><\/span>Gold Leaf Application Workshop Participants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;I was amazed at how thin the gold leaf was. You must handle it carefully or it tears, but that&#8217;s what makes it interesting. The sense of accomplishment upon completion is exceptional.&#8221; (Woman in her 40s)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Hisashi Itsuaki&#8217;s explanations were easy to understand, and even as a first-timer, I finished beautifully. I&#8217;m happy to experience Kyoto&#8217;s traditional techniques in Shizuoka.&#8221; (Man in his 30s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calligraphy_Workshop_Participants\"><\/span>Calligraphy Workshop Participants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;I was drawn in by Mr. Abe&#8217;s youth and enthusiasm. I thought calligraphy would be difficult, but I learned enjoyably.&#8221; (Woman in her 20s)<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The time spent concentrating on writing characters in the quiet space of Kiyomizudera was pleasant. I have the completed work displayed in my room.&#8221; (Man in his 50s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions | FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4>Q1. Can beginners participate?<\/h4>\n<p>A. Yes, beginners are very welcome. Both gold leaf application and calligraphy will be taught carefully from the basics, so even those without experience can participate with confidence.<\/p>\n<h4>Q2. Is participation on both days mandatory?<\/h4>\n<p>A. Yes, this event requires participation on both December 21 for the gold leaf workshop and January 11 for the calligraphy workshop.<\/p>\n<h4>Q3. Can children participate?<\/h4>\n<p>A. Children in upper elementary school grades and above can participate. However, since gold leaf is an extremely delicate material, we request accompaniment by a guardian.<\/p>\n<h4>Q4. When will the work arrive?<\/h4>\n<p>A. After the January 11 calligraphy workshop concludes, the instructor will process it and ship it to your home in 1-2 weeks.<\/p>\n<h4>Q5. Do I need to bring anything?<\/h4>\n<p>A. No special items are needed. Please come in clothing that can get dirty. Aprons and other items will be provided at the venue.<\/p>\n<h4>Q6. Is parking available?<\/h4>\n<p>A. Parking space is available at Kiyomizudera. Details will be provided upon reservation.<\/p>\n<h4>Q7. Is cancellation possible?<\/h4>\n<p>A. Cancellation is free up to 7 days before the event date. After that, cancellation fees may apply due to material preparation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Welcome_2025_with_a_Special_Work\"><\/span>Welcome 2025 with a Special Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you welcome the new year, why not give form to your resolve and wishes?<\/p>\n<p>The brilliance of gold leaf symbolizes hope and possibility.<br \/>\nThe black of ink expresses resolve and sincerity.<\/p>\n<p>The work fusing these two will become a special presence that supports and encourages your new challenges in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>A special winter-only experience taught wholeheartedly by a traditional craftsman and young calligrapher.<br \/>\nSpend a one-of-a-kind time at Fujieda Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple in Fujieda, Shizuoka.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_and_Inquiries\"><\/span>Registration and Inquiries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Capacity: Limited to first 15 participants<br \/>\nDeadline: Closes when capacity is reached<\/p>\n<p>Fully reserved. 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