A Chatbot Inspired by the Philosophy of Calligrapher MADARA
KANJI TOKYO is proud to announce the launch of its official chatbot, “KOMADARA,” developed based on the philosophy and worldview of calligrapher MADARA.
KOMADARA is not merely an automated response tool.
It is a “digital disciple” designed upon the philosophy of Hisseki-jutsu, the prayers and meanings embedded in MADARA’s works, and the profound interpretive depth of Kanji characters.
“Bringing the Meaning of Kanji Closer to You”
Many visitors from overseas who come to KANJI TOKYO share similar wishes:
- To learn Kanji with beautiful meanings
- To have their own name expressed in Kanji
- To understand the true meaning of Zen or Wabi-Sabi
- To confirm the accurate meaning of a Kanji before getting it tattooed
Yet the background of Kanji—something ordinary to Japanese people—is in fact remarkably deep. It cannot be fully explained by dictionary definitions alone.
“Zen” is not merely stillness; it can also be a blade that cuts away excess.
“Gaku (楽)” does not simply mean pleasure; it originates from harmony—when sound aligns and mind and body are brought into balance.
We wanted to create something that delivers moments of realization:
“Oh, I didn’t know that.”
“That makes sense—I’ve never thought of it that way.”
KOMADARA was born to offer that kind of intellectual discovery.
Accessible Worldwide, 24 Hours a Day
KOMADARA is available 24/7 on the official KANJI TOKYO website.
If it does not appear on the site, it can also be accessed directly through a dedicated link.
It provides immediate guidance tailored to each visitor’s purpose, including:
- Explanations of artwork meanings
- The process of custom-made commissions
- Information about hotel delivery services
- Consultation on calligraphy tattoo designs
- Guidance on Hisseki-jutsu workshops
Why a Chatbot, Now?
It is true that in some countries, there is caution or even discomfort toward AI.
For those who value human presence, automated systems can feel impersonal.
MADARA is human.
He creates each work in a single stroke, living within the time it takes to pour prayer into ink.
For that very reason, it is impossible to respond instantly at any hour of the day.
However, for those who visit KANJI TOKYO, that limitation is irrelevant.
Whether it is late at night,
Whether it is across different time zones,
When a question arises, the desire for an answer exists in that very moment.
I have always wished to respond to every inquiry, at any time.
So I asked myself: what is the solution?
The answer was to nurture a presence that could serve as my extension—my “other self.”
KOMADARA has learned MADARA’s philosophy, his perspective on Kanji, and the principles of Hisseki-jutsu.
It is a disciple that engages in dialogue while preserving that worldview.
It is not a replacement for a human being.
Rather, it is a choice that allows MADARA, as a human, to focus more deeply on creation itself.
If you find yourself thinking,
“This AI doesn’t feel cold.”
“This is more than just automated replies.”
Then, as MADARA, I would consider the release of this disciple a true success.
The Fusion of Calligraphy and Technology
Not only ink and brush,
but also the digital realm can carry philosophy.
That is MADARA’s next challenge.
KOMADARA expands the future of calligraphy.
What meaning resides in your name?
In Japan, there exist Kanji and words that carry the same meaning as your thoughts and wishes.
Which character will receive your prayer?
KOMADARA was born to help deliver that answer as art.
