CURRICULUM VITAE
MUKYO
Calligrapher(書家)
b. 2002, Oita, Japan. Lives and works in Tokyo.
TRAINING
- 2012–
- Began shodo (Japanese calligraphy) at the age of ten; fourteen years of classical training.
- 2017
- Attained the eighth dan in both brush and pen calligraphy, at the age of fifteen.
AWARDS
- 2020
- University Prize, National High School Calligraphy Exhibition (Gifu Women’s University).
- 2020
- Honourable Mention, 28th International Selected High School Calligraphy Exhibition “Sho no Koshien” (The Mainichi Newspapers / Mainichi Shodo Association).
- 2019
- Calligraphy Exhibition Prize, 24th All Japan High School and University Student Calligraphy Exhibition (Japan Calligraphy Academy / The Yomiuri Shimbun).
EDUCATION
- 2025
- BA, Faculty of Regional Development, The University of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka.
- 2021
- Oita High School, Oita.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
- 2026
- “Zen” — Palette Gallery, Azabu-Juban, Tokyo (first solo exhibition). Thirteen new works in ink, color ink, and brush on washi, presented with fragrance and sound.
SELECTED COMMISSIONS
- 2026
- Corporate logotype calligraphy for TIGER TAIL Inc., Tokyo.
- 2025
- Logotype for BREAKPOINT Inc. (global expansion identity).
- 2025
- Works provided to AKI NAGAO, one-Michelin-star French restaurant, Sapporo.
LIVE CALLIGRAPHY
- 2025
- “限界突破 (Genkai-Toppa)” — Limit Break Inc. corporate event, Tokyo.
- 2024
- “恵 (Megumi)” / “祝 (Shuku)” — Maruni Co. anniversary celebrations.
- 2023
- “響 (Hibiki)” — Kiheitai Inc. corporate event.
DIGITAL PRACTICE
- 2023–
- Calligraphy practice shared on Instagram and TikTok: over 50 million cumulative views; a single work reaching 9.67 million views. Daily live calligraphy on TikTok LIVE with audiences worldwide.
OTHER
- 2023
- Founded Mukyo LLC, Tokyo.
Portfolio and press materials available at mukyo.jp/en/press
Contact: info@mukyo.jp
