The craft of making sumi ink is being kept alive in Nara. The demonstration of the process is fascinating. Plus, you get a sample with your own thumb print as a souvenir at the end.
5.02019/10/01
Really cool experience - learned a lot too!
We saw this as we walked past and decided to give it a go - so, so glad we did! The master and his wife (we assumed) were absolutely lovely - he speaks English and is one of the few remaining ink...
5.02018/08/09
To learn more about INK
Very interesting experience about the art of making ink. It was wonderful to learn all the process of making ink and were able to make a nice Semi-e with the shape of your hand. Now I appreciate more...