歩 (Ayumi) – steps – We welcomed the new year 2020 in my hometown in snowy Hokkaido, and finally I had a moment to hold my brush with a little
Unibirth Sounds of the Earth. Breathing of my child. Heartbeat of mine. All in the rhythm of life. _ Photo by May Xiong _ Our first child. Growing day
Atelier Towa will be closed for all commissions, lessons, and workshops while on maternity leave from July 1st, as I am expecting our first baby in late July, until
SEASONS 04 APRIL 卯月 春燈 Shun-toh -Spring Light- For April session, the seasonal word for the month is "春燈" (Shun-toh), meaning "Spring Light". On the warm spring day, a gentle warmth
Japanese Calligraphy "Shodo" Workshop for Beginners Spring 2019 ATELIER TOWA, BERKELEY, CA Saturday March 2nd | 11am - 1pm Saturday April 13th | 11am - 1pm Saturday May 4th |
「結」(yui • musubi) - the knot / to connect / to tie Welcome 2019, Happy New Year! After surviving through sickness until the New Year’s Eve, finally I can hold my
I’m in Violet Japan Issue 04: Ever As Just Sure. I’m flattered to be part of this beautiful issue with talented women around the world with visions and powerful voices.
Next week, I’m going to Valletta, the capital of Malta where was chosen as this year’s European Capital of Culture, for their Valletta 2018 Cultural Programme. I was invited to
Upcoming Live Performances at nowJapan 2018 in Vilnius, Lithuania I'm excited to announce my upcoming conceptual live calligraphy performances at nowJapan 2018, the largest Japanese cultural festival in the Baltic
Featured Interview by LAMŲ SLĖNĮSLabas, Lietuva! My interview is featured in LAMŲ SLĖNĮS, a beautiful Lithuanian culture magazine, while I’m getting ready for my upcoming show in Vilnius, Lithuania in