Dedicated to Ogawa sensei in April 2025 ( started from May 2022 ). The choice of concept was made by Ogawa sensei. I want to express my gratitude for being true soul in this and every dimension I know. 

People say when student is ready teacher appears. 

ぬくもり (Nukumori) — The Warmth of Presence

In my recent shodō (Japanese calligraphy) session, I explored the word ぬくもり, which means “warmth”—not just the warmth of touch or weather, but the emotional warmth found in human presence, silence, and sincerity.It translates simply as “warmth,” but this warmth is not just physical. It is the warmth of a hand gently resting in another, the comfort of a shared silence, the echo of someone’s presence long after they’ve gone. 

This single word carries a profound feeling. Nukumori is the comfort of someone beside you, the gentleness of a memory, or the quiet strength in a soft gesture.

Beneath the bold character ぬくもり, a poem unfolds:

風のつよさに

乗って

頼りを伝う

“Carried by the strength of the wind,

I send my message.”

And on the other side:

静けさ知り

色に染まる

まごころの調べ

“Knowing silence,

Dyed in color—

A melody of sincerity.”

Together, these lines form a meditative reflection on how warmth travels—not only through words, but through intention, atmosphere, and memory.

This calligraphy piece is not only visual, but also emotional: an offering of peace, stillness, and human connection.

                                                                                                                                                          2022 

                                                                                                                                           Creation of Inochi