Brush and Being® — The Japanese Art of Focus

Breath in Creation
Awakening imagination and shaping new worlds through Japanese culture.

Theme: Creativity & Teamwork → Innovation and Organizational Growth

  • Brush Playdate
    　    Calligraphy-inspired methods for idea generation and creative breakthroughs.
  • Calligraphy Wellness Retreat
    　Refresh mind and body, cultivating focus and digital balance.
  • Vignettes Kanji Stories
    　 Inspiring creators by uncovering the hidden stories of kanji.
  • Seasonal Calligraphy Workshop
    　 Explore Japanese culture and seasons while creating together.
  • Team Warm-up & Building
    　Strengthen bonds and share goals through a calligraphy art project.

Programs applied to organizations, creativity, and workplace vitality.

For Creators

  • Brush Playdate for Creators
    A creative innovation session designed to spark fresh ideas.
    Using brushes with not only ink but also free colors and diverse materials, participants enjoy an adult “playdate” for creativity.
  • Calligraphy Retreat Salon
    Experience the Brush and Being® Method (One-Stroke Breathing) and calligraphy art meditation, such as ink grinding.
    A retreat-style wellness program that combines mindful breathing, brushwork, and digital detox.
  • Vignettes Kanji Stories
    Discover the origins and hidden stories of kanji through short, engaging vignettes.
    A source of inspiration for creators, these narratives connect cultural history with modern imagination.
  • Team Warm-up & Team Building Sessions
    A calligraphy-based workshop where teams share annual or milestone goals through writing together.
    By engaging in creative practice, participants develop a deeper understanding and uncover hidden strengths that are not readily apparent in their daily work.

For Business Professionals (Company-wide)

  • Seasonal Calligraphy Workshop
    Workshops inspired by the seasons and traditional cultural events.
    Employees create seasonal calligraphy works while deepening camaraderie and learning about Japanese customs. Family participation is also possible.
  • Calligraphy Retreat Salon
    Designed for organizations that wish to integrate wellness into their workplace.
    Through the Brush and Being® Method (One-Stroke Breathing) and ink meditation, employees experience a restorative retreat that supports focus, health, and digital detox.
  • Team Warm-up & Team Building Sessions
    A program where employees share their goals through the practice of calligraphy.
    By creating works together, participants build stronger connections, discover new qualities in colleagues, and make their goals visible by displaying the calligraphy in the workplace.

Membership Plans

◎ Private Member: Customized private classes, available with monthly or annual contracts
◎ Corporate Member: Tailored classes for organizations, available as one-time sessions, monthly programs, or annual contracts

How It Works

◎ Private Member: Sessions can be scheduled within our available service hours.
◎ Corporate Member: Sessions are held in a walk-in format within the designated service hours (2–3 hours), allowing participants the flexibility to join and leave freely.

At Brush and Being®, we invite creators and professionals to experience the Japanese Art of Focus—
a discipline cultivated through the deliberate rhythm of calligraphy, art meditation, and mindful practice.

The calm precision of brushwork, together with the silent strength rooted in Japanese tradition,
nurtures the ability to look deeper, think clearly, and imagine beyond boundaries.

We translate this essence into programs designed to inspire innovation in creative fields
and foster well-being and clarity in the workplace—
helping you unlock ideas, expand perspective, and bring new worlds into being.

Brush & Being® – Focus & Well-Being Experience is the applied form of The Japanese Art of Focus.
offering programs and collaborations that bring this philosophy into modern life and work.