I used to promote concerts in Tokyo — but I never felt like it was truly me. That search brought me to Los Angeles, and eventually to calligraphy: the first thing I'd done that felt completely my own.
Today I'm a Master Calligrapher (8th Dan) with 4,000+ sales and 1,100+ five-star reviews, performing live at events like Anime Expo, UNIQLO, and Japan House. This is how I found my voice — and I'd love to put yours into words.
2014
Started studying Japanese pen calligraphy
2017
Awarded the highest rank (5th Dan) in penmanship
2018
Began Japanese brush calligraphy
Started street calligraphy performances in Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Venice
2019
Received an advanced rank in lifestyle calligraphy
2020
Performed live calligraphy at ComplexCon, In-N-Out Burger, and Mazda Auto Show
Launched an Etsy shop
2021
Started studying Japanese pen calligraphy
2022
Reached 1,000 sales on Etsy
2023
Promoted to 6th Dan
Reached 2,000 sales on Etsy
Performed at a UNIQLO store opening
Provided a calligraphy logo for a Japanese restaurant
2024
Promoted to 7th Dan
Reached 3,000 sales on Etsy
Began exhibiting with a booth at OC Japan Fair
Performed live calligraphy at Anime Expo
Conducted a calligraphy demonstration at Japan House
2025
Promoted to 8th Dan
Certified as a Master Calligrapher
2026
Reached 4,000 sales on Etsy
Received over 1,100 five-star reviews on Etsy
Currently developing beginner-level online calligraphy courses, with future classes planned in Sumi-e
