About Shoka

 

Shoka is a Japanese art instructor dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional Japanese art forms with the community and passing them on to future generations. Through hands-on learning, she introduces people of all ages to Shodo (calligraphy), Sumi-e (ink painting), Etegami (illustrated message cards), and Sogetsu-style Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement).

 

Born in Fukuoka, Japan, and raised in a Buddhist temple family, Shoka grew up immersed in Japanese culture and the arts. After moving to the United States and raising her daughter abroad, she developed an even deeper appreciation for her heritage and a passion for sharing it through teaching.

 

Since 2010, Shoka has led Japanese art programs for youth and adults. She holds certification from Bunka Shodo Japan and has taught calligraphy since 2017. In 2024, she began leading Sumi-e workshops at the Portland Japanese Garden and became an instructor in the Sogetsu School of Ikebana.

 

Today, Shoka teaches Japanese arts in local public elementary schools, and hosts weekly calligraphy lessons at her home studio. She also leads monthly Ikebana group lessons and creates floral art displays for local shops. Through her teaching and artistic practice, she shares not only the beauty of Japanese art but also the creativity, mindfulness, and cultural traditions at its heart.

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About Picture: Shoka with her master teacher, Keiko Kodachi, continuing her study and practice of Sogetsu Ikebana.

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 北九州大学外国部学部卒業 / 1996年渡米カリフォルニア州立大学教育心理学修士号卒業 / 日米で教育とメンタルヘルス業務 /

2010年日本語プリスクール寺子屋創立 / 2016年文化書道学会書道師範/ 2017年書道会和桜の会設立 / 

2024年草月流生花師範 /2025年〜日本絵手紙協会絵手紙アンバサダー認定　

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