Etegami – the traditional japanese
“Picture Letter” Experience
Etegami (絵てがみ) , literally meaning “picture letter,” is a traditional Japanese art form that combines a hand-painted image with a few heartfelt words.
I have provided guests with Japanese traditional experience through Etegami workshop.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own postcard artwork using Japanese sumi ink(墨),watercolors(顔彩), and washi paper. No painting experience is needed! The charm of Etegami lies not in perfect technique, but in its warmth, sincerity, and personal touch.
Learn about tools
Explore paints, brushes, postcards, ink.
Practice techniques
Practice brush techniques, draw lines, clear your mind.
Draw your own art
Cerect your favorite image of some objects and draw it and add your own message.
Decorate, take home
Adorn your Etegami, keep or send.
Carve a hanko stamp
Make your name stamp, Hanko and personalize it.
About Etegami
Etegami often features everyday subjects such as seasonal items like flowers, vegetables, or scenes from daily life. Its charm lies not in artistic perfection but in its warmth and sincerity. Every stroke and word reflects the sender’s feelings at that moment — a gentle connection from one heart to another.
Workshop Details
- Adress:High Castle Umeda 301, 3-22 Togano-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka
- language:English
- Number of participants: 1–6 people
- Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
- Fee: 7,000 JPY per person
- Payment:
You will receive a reply email with bank transfer details after making your reservation.
Credit card and PayPal payments are also accepted. - Cancellation policy:
A cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the workshop date.
host：Sayuri
As an Etegami artist and teacher, I have created illustrations for newspapers, designed logos, and published a picture book. I also work as a chef at a natural food café, where I enjoy expressing the beauty of each season through both art and cuisine. Through my work, I hope to share the gentle changes of nature and the warmth of everyday life in Japan.