a Japanese calligrapher traveling the world

presents

your name

— written in 漢字 —

Not a machine translation. A choice, made by hand, one name at a time — the same one he has already made on the street for more than 500 people.

see how other people’s turned out ↓

a few examples

This is what a name looks like, chosen all the way through.

Nine complete names — for you, or to give to someone. In each one, a few versions free to look at, and more behind the calligrapher’s own pick.

Emma

エマ

笑真

the smile, and what is genuine

loved by everyone, and steady inside

clear water, light, and what is good

weaving, jasmine, beauty, and love

the open field, and clarity

the word that moves people, a youth that stays, and brightness

reason, clarity, and the dream

the summit, the will, and praise

what is good, the will, and calm

see all 7 versions

see all 175 names →

and yours?

Look up your name — or the name of someone you want to give it to.

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