Open now · Tokyo · 4 sessions only

Japanese calligraphy in a private tatami room.

Experience real shodo with Japanese instructors, yukata styling, and a calm cultural exchange above a cozy cafe in Tokyo.

Fresh green Tokyo, black ink, quiet connection

A refined Japanese culture session designed for connection, not just sightseeing.

Learn authentic shodo while wearing traditional yukata, create your own artwork, and spend time with Japanese locals in an intimate setting. Location is a hidden gem cafe in Tokyo. The exact address will be sent only to guests who complete the Google Form application.

Schedule

Choose your path after the shodo session.

Start with a focused 2-hour shodo session, then choose how you want to spend the final hour: a local shrine walk or a relaxed lunch conversation.

T-shirts & shodo items available on the day · cash only
Your 3-hour cultural roadmap: shodo session, then choose shrine walk or lunch conversation

Your instructor

This session is led by Sammy.

A 23-year-old calligraphy artist with 8 years of shodo experience. Her style is playful, expressive, and deeply personal, blending traditional brushwork with a modern Sakura Talk feeling.

Sammy's Instagram calligraphy works and self portraits

Dates

Choose one of four intimate sessions.

Only two Sundays in July. Limited to 10 guests per session.

July 5, 2026 · Sunday

Session 1

11:00-14:00

July 5, 2026 · Sunday

Session 2

14:00-17:00

July 26, 2026 · Sunday

Session 3

11:00-14:00

July 26, 2026 · Sunday

Session 4

14:00-17:00

Custom T-shirt & day shop

Your calligraphy can become a T-shirt.

Guests who join 2 or more sessions can turn their own calligraphy, or Sammy's calligraphy, into a custom T-shirt shipped later. First-time guests can also add this service for ¥8,000.

  • Later delivery by post
  • Shipping fee is not included
  • Cash only on the day
Illustrated process showing calligraphy becoming a T-shirt

Available on the day

Small Japanese goods after the session

Premium souvenir collection available on the day including incense, T-shirts, practice kit, calligraphy set, tote bag, and matcha kit

Price & policy

Clear booking details before you join.

small group, private room

Price

Price will be shown on the Google Form before your application is complete.

Payment and final booking details will be confirmed after your application is reviewed.

Booking Policy

After payment, guests will receive a booking confirmation email, exact cafe location, and preparation guide within 24 hours.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made within 24 hours of booking are eligible for a full refund.
  • After 24 hours from the booking confirmation, all payments are non-refundable.
  • If Sakura Talk cancels due to weather, safety concerns, or operational reasons, guests will receive a full refund or rescheduling option.

Terms of Service

  • Participants join experiences at their own discretion.
  • Late arrivals may not be eligible for refunds.
  • Schedule may change due to weather or safety conditions.
  • Sakura Talk reserves the right to cancel unsafe activities.
A hand holding calligraphy artwork

Sammy originals

Take home your work, and discover small cultural treasures.

Guests can explore exclusive items created by Sammy, including original calligraphy T-shirts, Japanese incense, and cultural goods.

The custom T-shirt service is available for returning guests and as a ¥8,000 add-on for first-time guests. Shipping is separate and the finished T-shirt will be mailed later.

A warm private tatami room inside a Tokyo cafe

Location

A private tatami room above a cozy cafe in Tokyo.

Location: a hidden gem cafe in Tokyo. The exact address will be shared only with guests who complete the Google Form application, so the room stays calm, private, and special.

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First come, first served

Reserve your place before the 40 seats are gone.