Yoko Takenami

Yoko Takenami started her calligraphy studies at the age of six. Educated in Japan and in Ohio, US, she qualified as a master of calligraphy in 1990. Yoko now lives in London and has taught calligraphy at the School of Oriental and African Studies and worked as a TV broadcasting interpreter. She regularly returns to Japan for inspiration for her calligraphy and tuition from her Teshinkai Master.

Yoko Takenami started her calligraphy studies at the age of six. Educated in Japan and in Ohio, US, she qualified as a master of calligraphy in 1990. Yoko now lives in London and has taught calligraphy at the School of Oriental and African Studies and worked as a TV broadcasting interpreter. She regularly returns to Japan for inspiration for her calligraphy and tuition from her Teshinkai Master. See less