Synopsis

Kichiya Tachibana is a calligrapher specializing in *yose moji*, a style of lettering with origins tracing back nearly fifteen decades. At twenty-seven, he crafts both the writing and the accompanying designs for shrine festival signs, charms intended to bring good fortune, and other bespoke commissions. As a child, Tachibana was captivated by the large, emphatic letters adorning local festival displays, fostering a lifelong love of lettering and traditional Japanese aesthetics. After six years