Highlights
- A private craftsman's atelier in the heart of Shinjuku, Tokyo.
- No two prints are ever the same — your gradient is born from chance alone.
- Print Hokusai's Great Wave — the most iconic image in Japanese art history.
- Print directly onto a washi scroll or authentic kakejiku hanging scroll.
- Take your one-of-a-kind masterpiece home the moment you finish.
Description
Set sail on a creative adventure in Shinjuku,
Tokyo, as you dive into the world of Ukiyo-e
— one of Japan's most treasured art forms.
Print Katsushika Hokusai's masterpiece
'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' directly onto
a traditional Japanese washi scroll, using
8 hand-crafted silk screens and 10 colors.
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THE WAVE THAT CONQUERED THE WORLD
Painted in 1831 as part of
'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji,'
The Great Wave has captivated the world
for nearly 200 years.
A towering wave. Three fishing boats.
Mount Fuji standing eternal in the distance.
Today, you will print it with your own hands.
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A CRAFTSMAN'S ATELIER IN THE HEART OF TOKYO
This is not a tourist facility.
This is not a classroom.
A small, private craftsman's workshop
in the heart of Shinjuku —
where every tool has been made by hand,
where every session is personal,
and where Ukiyo-e is kept alive,
one print at a time.
You are not a student here.
You are a maker.
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NO TWO PRINTS ARE EVER THE SAME
The background gradient — black deepening
into storm, or grey fading into mist —
is created by your hands and chance alone.
No instructor can predict the result.
No two prints are ever the same.
What you hold when you leave exists
nowhere else on earth.
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HOW IT WORKS
① WATCH
A 50-inch screen guides you through
each step. No experience needed.
② PRINT
Layer 8 silk screens directly onto
your washi scroll. Watch your print
come to life with every pass.
③ THE GRADIENT
The moment that makes your print
yours alone. Black, grey, white —
the ink moves differently every time.
④ TAKE IT HOME
Ready to carry home the moment
you finish. No drying time. No waiting.
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BUILT FROM SCRATCH
Every silk screen — all 8 —
hand-crafted by the host.
Every tool designed and built
for this experience only.
Nothing bought off a shelf.
Everything made by hand.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
✓ All printing materials
(ink, silk screens, squeegee)
✓ Standard washi scroll or
Premium authentic kakejiku hanging scroll
✓ Step-by-step guidance on
50-inch screen (English)
✓ Direct guidance from the artist
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IMPORTANT NOTES
· Gradient results cannot be predicted —
this is what makes your print unique.
· Please wear ink-friendly clothing.
· Session proceeds in English.
No prior experience required.
· Max 4 guests. Solo bookings welcome.
· Children under 12 with adult only.
· Drinks welcome. Food not permitted.
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Includes
All printing materials
Ink, 8 hand-crafted silk screens,
and squeegee — everything you need
to create your Ukiyo-e is provided.
Your choice of format
Standard: Traditional Japanese washi
scroll (W70cm × H34cm)
Premium: Authentic kakejiku hanging
scroll with gold-trimmed fabric
W55cm × H111cm)
Step-by-step guidance
A 50-inch screen walks you through
every step of the process before
you begin. No experience needed.
Direct guidance from the artist
The host — who hand-crafted every
tool and screen in this atelier —
guides you personally throughout
the entire session.
Excludes
Transportation to the atelier
Please make your own way to
the atelier in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Food and beverages
Drinks are welcome to bring.
Food is not permitted inside
the atelier.
Important Information
- ⚠️ IMPORTANT — LOCATION
The atelier is a private residence
in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Visiting the wrong address causes serious
inconvenience to residents and neighbors.
If you have ANY uncertainty about
the meeting location, you MUST contact
us by email to confirm BEFORE your visit.
The exact address will be provided
upon booking confirmation.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT — NOISE
This atelier is located within a
residential building.
Silence is required in all common areas
— outside the building, entrance,
corridors, and elevator.
Failure to observe this rule may result
in cancellation without refund.
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GENERAL
· Gradient results cannot be predicted —
this is what makes your print unique.
· Please wear ink-friendly clothing.
· Session proceeds in English.
No prior experience required.
· Max 4 guests. Solo bookings welcome.
· Children under 12 with adult only.
· Drinks welcome. Food not permitted.
· Duration: 2 hours. Please arrive on time.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
