For five years Japanese calligraphy artist, Mr. Souun Takeda (right), has been organizing a "Kansha-no-hi", a day to say "thank you".
Master Takeda held annual events in hopes that "Kansha Day" will become a worldwide holiday when everyone, like family and friends, uses the day to show appreciation to one another. He explained that the numbers 6 and 9 represent "yin and yang" like "light and shadow" and it is his hope that on June 9th, these elements would come together in perfect harmony.
This year, hundreds of people gathered in Enoshima on June 8th, a Sunday, where different booths offered various ways for people to show appreciation to others. Master Takeda participated in using his calligraphy skills to write thank you messages for visitors. He also visited our booth and promoted the event.