Brush and Being® — The Japanese Art of Focus

Breath in Knowledge
Exploring writing culture, languages, and global education through dialogue and learning.

Theme: Sharing Knowledge & Culture → Global Learning and Exchange

  • Writing Culture & Kanji Origins
    　Lectures on the history of writing and the cultural significance of kanji.
  • Global Education & Language Learning
    　Talks on multilingual learning and international education for parents and educators.
  • Academic Seminars
    　Specialized lectures for universities and cultural institutions.

Focused on intellectual and cultural learning.

For Schools, Universities, and Museums

  • Lectures and writing on Kanji culture, the origin of characters, and calligraphy history
  • Lectures on Art History and East Asian Cultural Heritage

For Organizations and Companies

  • Customized keynote talks on global culture, education, parenting, and current social trends

Independent Public Seminars (Onsite or Online)

  • In-depth explorations of Kanji Culture & Origins of Characters
  • Discussions on language education, global education, and child development
  • Academic sessions with invited experts and specialists
Speaking Engagements (Selected Engagements)

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan, Japan Wooden Home Builders Association, NHK Gakuen, British Embassy & UK Market Council, Tokyo, Japan Publishing Promotion Foundation, Rotary Club of Ginza East, Rotary Club of Kokura East, Kokura Tax Office, Fukuoka University of Education – Department of Calligraphy, Fine Arts Major, AJALT (Association for Japanese Language Teaching), Japan Secretaries Association, Japan Facility Management Association, Office Building Research Institute, Inc., TOTO Ltd., YKK Corporation, DAIKEN Corporation, Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd., LIXIL Corporation, Sunwave Corporation, Bairindo Co., Ltd., University of Washington – Cultural Event “Sakura-kai”, Lake Washington School District – Art Docent Volunteer

Media Coverage (Selected Engagements)

Nikkei, Yomiuri, Mainichi, Asahi, Nishinippon Shimbun, Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages, Fujin Gaho, Croissant, University of Washington, KING5 News, Jungle City, Soy Source, North American Post, Lighthouse (Seattle & Portland editions)

Inquiries for Lectures, Writing, and Media Appearances

■ Lectures: Available both in-person and online
■ Writing: Articles, columns, contributions, and book publications
■ Appearances: YouTube videos, TV, radio, podcasts, magazines, and more