NiCK Kakizome (書初め) and Tea with Essencha

NiCK(Nippon Chachacha Klub), our YP group, is hosting a Kakizome event to make a good start for the new year, the year of the Tiger!

Kakizome is one of the old traditions to celebrate the New Year in Japan.  It literally means "the first calligraphy of the New Year." The subjects tend to be auspicious words or phrases. Originally, Kakizome was performed at imperial court and expanded to the locals in the Edo period.  On-line registration is now available. (below)

気が引き締まる書初めで、新しい一年をスタートしませんか？大きな寅の字を書いて、良い年にしましょう！ "引き締め" の後は、お善哉や抹茶スコーンと美味しい茶でほっこりして下さい。 お友達、ご家族皆さんでどーぞ！(下記のリンクをご利用下さい。）

Paper, ink and brushes will be provided, and you will see calligraphy demonstrations.  We promise we'll be easy on you!  After the hard work(!?), you will enjoy a Japanese red beans treat, Zenzai, matcha scones, and teas, warming up your fingers and souls.  

Bring your family and friends to start the new year right!