• CathyJonTokyo/NY, 2025 Silver DawnTraveler
    Atomic Bomb Dome
    Peace Memorial, HiroshimaPeace Memorial ParkAtomic Bomb Memorial, 80,000 remainsPrayer FountainEntrance to the Peace MemorialSilver Paradise MonumentFudenosato Kobo Brush MuseumInside the MuseumGiant brush!Art by their brushesMore examples of their brush artThe calligraphy classMaster at workCoi pond ares outside the MuseumNearby graveyardHondori Street

    Hiroshima, Japan

    January 18, 2025 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 34 °F

    Today, we took the "HIJ-Art of the Japanese Brush" excursion to Kumano, where approximately 80% of the brushes made in Japan are still made by hand. The tour included the Fudenosato Kobo Museum, which presents the history of these renowned brushes. This excursion included an interactive drawing activity where we drew Japanese calligraphy on a hanging scroll to bring home!

    Following our return to the SD for brunch, we took the shuttle to the Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum in downtown Hiroshima ... ground zero for the first atomic bombing of people on August 6th, 1945.

    Sad, so sad for the enormous pain and suffering of the Japanese people.    Read more