{"id":879149,"date":"2026-02-04T08:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T08:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/879149\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T08:00:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T08:00:01","slug":"kumano-brush-calligraphy-painting-makeup-a-brush-connecting-people-beauty-and-expression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/879149\/","title":{"rendered":"Kumano Brush |  Calligraphy, Painting, Makeup&#8230;A Brush Connecting People, Beauty, and Expression"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title = \"Kumano Brush |  Calligraphy, Painting, Makeup...A Brush Connecting People, Beauty, and Expression\"   width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0eM8v5LY96g\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>\nKumano Brush |  Calligraphy, Painting, Makeup&#8230;A Brush Connecting People, Beauty, and Expression<\/p>\n<p>Kumano Brush (Kumano Fude) \ud83d\udd8b\ufe0f\ud83c\udfa8\ud83d\udc84is a world-renowned Japanese brush, trusted by artists and makeup professionals worldwide for its exceptional quality.<br \/>\nUsed in calligraphy, painting, makeup, and even Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, Kumano brushes support both creative expression and everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>In this film, we travel to Kumano Town in Hiroshima, where brushes are not just tools, but an integral part of local history, belief, and culture. <\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\udea6 Brush Mound: Established in 1965, honoring used brushes at the annual Fude Matsuri.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd8b\ufe0f Sanemori Seijitsudo: Founded in 1907, a four-generation Kumano brush workshop.<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfa8 Shogetsudo: Since 1946, making brushes for art, animation, and okonomiyaki.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc84 Chikuhodo: Founded in 1971, specializing in high-end cosmetic brushes.<\/p>\n<p>From expressive calligraphy lines and painterly brushstrokes to luxury makeup application and okonomiyaki sauce, Kumano Brush connects people, beauty, and expression.<\/p>\n<p>In Kumano, March 21 (the Spring Equinox) is celebrated as Brush Day, with cultural events held throughout the surrounding week\u3000\u2026 Don\u2019t miss it when you travel to Japan!!<\/p>\n<p>For more travel tips, please check:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kumano_town_official\/<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd52 Timestamps:<br \/>\n[00:00] Opening<br \/>\n[00:12] Kumano Town \u718a\u91ce\u753a<br \/>\n[00:37] Kumano Brush (Kumano Fude)\u718a\u91ce\u7b46<br \/>\n[00:50] Brush Mound (Fude-zuka)\u7b46\u585a<br \/>\n[00:59] Sanemoriseijitsudou\u3000\u5be6\u68ee\u8aa0\u5b9f\u5802<br \/>\n[01:15] Calligraphy Brush \u66f8\u9053\u7b46<br \/>\n[01:50] SHOGETUDO \u677e\u6708\u5802<br \/>\n[02:13] Painting Brush \u753b\u7b46<br \/>\n[03:04] Makeup Brush\u3000\u5316\u7ca7\u7b46<br \/>\n[03:18] CHIKUHODO  \u7af9\u5b9d\u5802<br \/>\n[04:06] FUDENOSATO KOBO \u7b46\u306e\u91cc\u5de5\u623f<br \/>\n[04:19] Hiroshima Prefectural Kumano Senior High School \u5e83\u5cf6\u770c\u7acb\u718a\u91ce\u9ad8\u7b49\u5b66\u6821<br \/>\n[04:26] Okonomiyaki Kagami\u3000\u304a\u597d\u307f\u713c\u93e1<br \/>\n[04:31] Kumano Brush and People \u718a\u91ce\u7b46\u3068\u4eba\u3005<br \/>\n[05:21] Staff Credit<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa5 Subscribe now to discover Another Side of Japan !<br \/>\n\ud83d\udd14 Click the bell to stay updated and never miss adventure!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccdLocation<br \/>\nHiroshima Prefectural Kumano Senior High School<br \/>\nFUDENOSATO KOBO \u7b46\u306e\u91cc\u5de5\u623f\uff1ahttps:\/\/fude.or.jp\/jp\/<br \/>\nOkonomiyaki Kagami\u3000\u304a\u597d\u307f\u713c\u93e1\u3000\uff1ahttps:\/\/tabelog.com\/hiroshima\/A3401\/A340125\/34008142\/<br \/>\nSanemoriseijitsudou\u3000\u5be6\u68ee\u8aa0\u5b9f\u5802\uff1ahttps:\/\/sanemori-seijitsudou.com\/<br \/>\nShougetsudo Co,Ltd.\u3000\u677e\u6708\u5802\uff1ahttps:\/\/sgd-fude.net\/<br \/>\nCHIKUHODO Co., Ltd.\u3000\u7af9\u5b9d\u5802\uff1ahttps:\/\/www.chikuhodo.com\/<br \/>\nSakakiyama Shrine\u3000\u698a\u5c71\u795e\u793e\uff1ahttps:\/\/www.town.kumano.hiroshima.jp\/www\/contents\/1518592819216\/index.html<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd34 Follow us for more Japan travel inspiration!<\/p>\n<p>\u25bcOur Instagram<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/anothersideofjapan\/<\/p>\n<p>\u25bcOur TikTok<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@UCPTGQQ4nRKPQMu36h7LxSDg <\/p>\n<p>\u25bcOur rednote \u5c0f\u7ea2\u4e66<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.xiaohongshu.com\/user\/profile\/66e3d3e8000000001d0336de<\/p>\n<p>\u25bcOur bilibili B\u7ad9<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/space.bilibili.com\/3546764852333001<\/p>\n<p>#AnotherSideofJapan #JapanTravel  #ExploreJapan #SubscribeNow #LesserKnownRegions<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Another Side of Japan&#8221; 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