Amico
Pen Name：蒼泉 (Sousen “Azure Spring”)
Amico began studying Japanese calligraphy at 3 years old, sitting beside her grandmother, who was a calligraphy instructor herself. At the age of 20, Amico received her instructor license from the Bunka Shodo Kai, earning the level of Master Calligrapher.
After working in mass media and IT, Amico decided to open her own school: 蒼泉書道教室 (“Sousen Shodo Kyoshitsu “The Azure Spring School of Calligraphy”)
While calligraphy presented as art is gaining popularity overseas, there is still much beauty to be found in the basics of calligraphy technique and structure. Amico also believes calligraphy can be useful in teaching the Japanese language to overseas students. Shodo Japan was formed to allow anyone, anywhere in the world, to experience Japanese calligraphy, as a beginner looking to try something new, or a dedicated student hoping to master their craft.

Hello!
I’ve been learning Japanese calligraphy since I was only 3 years old.
I was just a baby! I barely knew anything about the language, and as an overseas student, you don’t need to either to get started.
In fact, once it came time to study the intricacies of Japanese in public school, calligraphy had given me the confidence to succeed.
It helped me remember many vocabulary words and kanji characters that I would need to know
So, if you’re looking to get into Japanese language study, calligraphy is a great way to get started. Plus, being able to beautifully reproduce the vocabulary you’ve remembered onto paper adds a whole new dimension to language learning.

For students looking to visit Japan in the future, you’ll find that the kanji characters you learn at Shodo Japan are all over town, and being able to recognize and understand their meanings will make your trip that much more fun and enjoyable.

The path to calligraphy mastery is a long one?some say there’s no end! I still walk the path every day as I practice, teach and learn.
But, that endless discovery is what makes calligraphy such a beautiful experience.
I hope to bring my style of “Practical Calligraphy” to students everywhere and enjoy the world of calligraphy with people from all over the world.