Profile
Born in Sumida-ku, Tokyo in 1984.
Graduated from Daito Bunka University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Calligraphy.
He runs an atelier and rehearsal space, Hakujitsu-kyo, in Kagurazaka, Tokyo.
In 2015, he exhibited his works and performed calligraphy at the Milano Expo and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Cool Japan Japan Japan Salone.
In 2016, toured five cities and six institutions in Turkey, calligraphy performance and workshop at the Japan Festival organized by the Embassy of Portugal. (Supported by The Japan Foundation)
In 2017, he exhibited his work and performed calligraphy at the Japan Club Gallery in New York City.
He also holds calligraphy performances and workshops in Japan and abroad to promote exchange through calligraphy.
In the spirit of “If the heart is right, the brush is right,” we respect not only the usage of the brush, but also the way the heart is.
Greetings
Ruhaku Ruhaku.
In Chinese, it means “margin”. I came across this word through calligraphy and Taiwanese tea ceremony.
Margin is excess white. Tomehaku is the white that stays. The further we go down the road, the more we realize the importance of what we cannot see.
Always keep white in your heart. While hoping for a view yet to be seen.
“Unauthorized.”
“You don’t need a reason to help people.”
“You don’t need a reason to start something.”
There were times when I could not take action because all I wanted was a reason to start something.
If the good heart moves you, then follow your heart.
Trajectory History
Calligraphy Performance & Workshop
2017
Tokyo Skytree “Hatsuku Shodo” (First Sky Calligraphy)
New York (U.S.A.) “Washi: Tradition and Creation” organized by the Japan Club of New York, U.S.A.
New York (USA) Alex Adam Gallery “NIPPON QUEST
Five cities in Turkey “International Exchange among Six Domestic Institutions” organized by the Cultural Center of the Soil and Sun Foundation
2016
Tokyo Skytree “Hatsuku Shodo” (First Sky Calligraphy)
Jakarta, Indonesia “SAKURA COLLECTION” organized by Adventure JAPAN Inc.
Ankara, Turkey: “Speech contest sponsored by the Cultural Center of the Dohsil Foundation”.
Lisbon, Portugal “Japan Festival” organized by Embassy of Japan
Cebu (Philippines) “High School Visit” sponsored by the Foundation for International Exchange
Palace Hotel Tokyo “International Exchange Party for Foreign Visitors to Japan” hosted by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau *Performance only
Shanghai (China) – Tokyo “Royal Caribbean Cruise” by Miki Tourist Co.
Lisbon, Portugal Embassy of Japan, Museu de Oriente *Workshop only
Watellas Common Hall, Arts Council Tokyo, “Vibrating ‘Sky’/Condensing ‘Nothingness'” *Lectures and performances only
The Windsor Hotel Toya, Lake Toya, Hokkaido Corporate Reception *Performance only
Zojoji Temple “Terasha Fes Mukogen” *Workshop only
Zojoji Temple “Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Assistance Workshop: The Power of Traditional Culture” *Workshop only
Shizuoka LUMINE URBAN RESEARCH DOORS* Workshop only
2015
Tokyo Skytree “Hatsuku Shodo” (First Sky Calligraphy)
Milan (Italy) “Expo Milano (Japan Salone/Cool Japan Contents)” organized by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Lisbon, Portugal, hosted by Embassy of Japan *Workshop only
Roppongi ARK Hills Festival *Workshops only
Zen and Calligraphy” sponsored by the Buddhist Dendocho Kaikan Buddhist Electric Association
OTOMANA” at Isetan Shinjuku *Workshop only
Zojoji Temple “Terasha Fes Mukogen” *Workshop only
Zojoji Temple “Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Assistance Workshop: The Power of Traditional Culture” *Workshop only
2014
Tokyo Skytree “Hatsuku Shodo” (First Sky Calligraphy)
Zojoji Temple “Terasha Fes Mukogen” *Workshop only
Zojoji Temple “Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Assistance Workshop: The Power of Traditional Culture” *Workshop only
2013
Tokyo Skytree “Hatsuku Shodo” (First Sky Calligraphy)
Tokyo Skytree “Tanabata
exhibit
2017
Yakumo Saryo “Oriental Zodiac Things
New York (USA) Alex Adam Gallery “NIPPON QUEST
Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music, “Research Exhibition of Washi Paper Materials IV” organized by Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music
2016
Yakumo Saryo “Oriental Zodiac Things
Sakurai Roasting Tea Research Institute, “Writing the 12 Months of the Japanese Meigetsu”.
Shinjuku Creators’ Festa 2016, organized by Shinjuku Ward, Hilton Tokyo
Shinjuku Ward, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, March 11, 2011, “March 11, You Know…” at Space Zero, Zenroku Hall Collaboration with picture book artist Shogo Seike
2013
Ginza Mitsukoshi “Calligraphy and Matcha Utensils Exhibition
2012
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Ginza Mitsukoshi Isetan Shinjuku “JAPAN SENSES
Tokyo Midtown “WAnocoto
Sumida River “Tokyo Firefly” Suminogawa Project
Ebisu Mitsukoshi Atrium “Modern Chanoyu no Mitate Jikan
Ginza Mikasa Kaikan, Qinhuai Chun “Moon Tea Banquet” calligraphy production
Asahi Art Square “A-U. (A-U.) – Edo Play”
Shibuya factory Gallery “Futari Goto. Collaboration with picture book artist Shogo Seike
Kawasaki Peru tea works “Sumi Color Time” – Taiwanese tea, calligraphy and food
Koransha”, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
Exhibition of Works
2017
Hyakugawa Japanese Restaurant, New York
Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture Kanmei Sake Brewery Japanese Sake “Suzuki
Tanaka Noen Corporate Philosophy
KYOKOROMO “Kusumi”, Kyoto
Artwork provided by
2016
Keisuke Yamauchi music video CD jacket “Nagareta no Hashiba” title design
Sakurai Roasting Tea Laboratory “Tea
2015
Shinjuku City Transformer Box
2013
Yokohama “SHUHALLY
Asakusabashi “Lucite Gallery
HIGASHIYA GINZA, Ginza
2012
Roppongi Chabot “Seika Birin” (tea pot)
2011
In charge of writing brush strokes for Nintendo Wii software “The Last Story”.
Nissin Foods, in charge of written characters
In charge of brush script for “En-enishi” at Seibu Shibuya
English 
日本語