Experience Overview
Create Your Own Two-Panel Manga
Loved by fans around the world, Japanese manga brings stories to life through expressive characters, creative layouts, and imaginative storytelling. In this hands-on manga drawing experience in Kanazawa, you can explore the art of traditional, hand-drawn manga and create an original story of your own.
Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will learn the basics of using manga pens and discover how to arrange panels to tell a story. Using sample illustrations for inspiration, you will plan your layout and draw your own two-panel manga on manga manuscript paper.
Bring your characters to life by experimenting with facial expressions and visual storytelling. Whether you are a manga enthusiast, enjoy drawing, or are simply curious about Japanese pop culture, this experience offers an opportunity to try something creative and new. Beginners are welcome, so you do not need previous manga drawing experience.
Best of all, you can take your finished artwork home as a unique souvenir of your trip to Japan.
Go beyond reading manga and discover what it feels like to create your own. Add a creative cultural experience to your visit to Kanazawa and leave with a little story that is entirely yours.
※This experience is suitable for beginners and those looking to explore manga drawing. If you are looking for more advanced instruction, please contact us in advance to discuss your needs.
Highlights
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Discover the basics of traditional, hand-drawn Japanese manga.
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Learn how to use manga pens and arrange panels to tell a story.
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Create your own original two-panel manga with expressive characters.
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Receive guidance from an experienced instructor.
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Take your finished artwork home as a memorable souvenir.
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No previous manga drawing experience is required.
Who Is This Experience For?
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Manga and anime fans interested in Japanese pop culture.
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Travelers who enjoy drawing, illustration, and storytelling.
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Beginners who would like to try creating manga for the first time.
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Visitors looking for a hands-on cultural activity in Kanazawa.
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Anyone who wants to create a personal souvenir during their trip to Japan.
Experience Japanese manga from a creator's perspective and turn your imagination into an original work of art in Kanazawa.
Instructor Profile | Kaori
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1987, the instructor now lives in Kanazawa, Japan.
With a love of drawing since childhood, she began pursuing manga creation seriously after working as an office employee.
Her work focuses on the conversations and expressions found in everyday life. To convey each character’s emotions clearly, she pays close attention to every detail, from panel composition and speech bubble placement to the finest details, such as individual eyelashes.
She currently creates manga using a digital tablet and continues to develop her skills by regularly submitting her work to manga contests organized by publishers.
During this manga drawing experience in Kanazawa, you can discover the joy of creating manga and explore how characters express emotions through their facial expressions. Beginners are welcome to unleash their creativity and bring a little story of their own to life.
Experience Details
18,000 yen/ 1-2 persons
*The base price covers up to 2 guests. For groups of 3 or more, an additional fee of ¥9,000 per person will be charged.
◎Schedule
10:00 Meet (IN KANAZAWA HOUSE)
-10:10 Introduction
-11:30 Drawing class,Tea
◎Payment Method : By Credit Card / PayPal
＞Payment and Cancellation Details
Number of guests required for this tour/experience to take place
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