More Than Just a Viewing Experience! A Calligraphy Exhibition Where You Can Learn: "My Calligraphy School: Roppongi Calligraphy Exhibition 2026"

"My Calligraphy School," an online calligraphy school with no physical campus, will pop up in Roppongi for just three days.

Our school, led by educational calligrapher Kaho Ishino as principal, will host the "My Calligraphy School: Roppongi Calligraphy Exhibition 2026" at the AXIS Gallery from Friday, December 11, 2026, through Sunday, December 13, 2026.

This event brings together approximately 130 calligraphy works by adult students from across the country who study online.
"Learn by watching" as you read the captions to discover the challenges, creative techniques, and highlights of each piece. "Learn by listening" during a lecture by Kaoh Ishino explaining the works. And "learn by writing" through hands-on calligraphy workshops where you can actually pick up a brush.
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced calligrapher, this three-day event offers a fun learning experience for everyone--from children to adults. Please feel free to stop by.

Gallery Talk (Free admission; no reservation required)

Every day during the exhibition, there will be a gallery talk led by Kaoh Ishino. While viewing the exhibited works, she will provide easy-to-understand explanations on how to view and appreciate calligraphy. At the end, there will be a Q&A session where you can ask Kaoh Ishino questions directly.

Every day: 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Whether you have experience with calligraphy or not, everyone is welcome to join us.

Calligraphy Workshop (Free of charge; no reservation required)

We warmly welcome beginners to calligraphy! Everyone--from adults to children--is welcome to come and try calligraphy.

Hours: Daily during the exhibition period; held on an ongoing basis
*Please note that you may have to wait during busy times.
*On the final day, Sunday the 13th, the venue closes at 4:00 PM.

[Profile of Educational Calligrapher Kaho Ishino]
Principal of My Calligraphy School
Graduate of the Department of Calligraphy, Faculty of Letters, Daito Bunka University
Artist of the Nitten

With an unconventional background--having dropped out of high school and once been a "gal"--she opened "Hana," a calligraphy school for adults, at the age of 22. In just three years, she grew the school into a popular institution with over 150 students and a waiting list for new enrollment. She launched the YouTube channel "Ms. Haho's Calligraphy School," which explains calligraphy--a subject often discussed intuitively--in an easy-to-understand way based on "theory" and "classics." As a pioneer in calligraphy-focused channels, she has continued to share her expertise and was selected by Google as one of the "Top 100 Japanese YouTube Creators" for making a meaningful impact on society, culture, and the economy. What she values most is not simply writing beautifully, but fostering the ability to think independently, experiment through trial and error, and express oneself. She emphasizes the process of completing a piece by thinking for oneself and devising creative solutions, rather than merely copying the teacher's sample exactly. She practices a form of calligraphy education that respects each individual's uniqueness and nurtures their ability to express themselves. Currently, she serves as the principal of "My Calligraphy School," an online calligraphy school where students can continue learning regardless of age, experience, or location. To date, she has taught over 1,700 students both in Japan and abroad through her online classes. Many professionals study here, ranging from calligraphy beginners to calligraphy instructors, calligraphers, those with master instructor certifications, and veterans with over 20 years of experience. We provide an environment where people can continue learning even after they become teachers themselves. Valuing the ideas that "learning is fun" and "understanding is fun," we aim to provide calligraphy education that allows people to learn and grow at any age.