Art in Japan often comes from a philosophical standpoint, where the process is equally important as the result. This is particularly true when it comes to the Japanese calligraphy art of shodo. On the ...

Many Japanese learners have a love/hate relationship with kanji. There are too many readings, they look too similar to other characters or are just really hard to write neatly—especially on government ...

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The Japanese calligrapher Souun Takeda, who pushes the boundaries between traditional“shodo” calligraphy and modern art, is holding his first European solo exhibition in Zurich.

Traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, referred to as sumi ink, comes in a solid form. It takes at least four years of production before these ink sticks can be sold, and even longer for the most ...

A handmade calligraphy brush, custom made for a master calligrapher, can cost over $1,000. At Hata Bunshindou each brush tip is made by a single artisan. It's a delicate process that can take over a ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from The Japanese Calligraphy A Japanese Calligraphy Simulator Game! Not only can you practice writing with a brush following examples, but you can also practice ...

CAMP ZAMA (Dec. 2, 2019) -- Ken Ishida started teaching shodo--the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy--at the Camp Zama Arts and Crafts Center about 10 years ago. Since then, Ishida has observed ...

Students of Sanskrit and Japanese from various institutions in the city recently bonded over calligraphy, history and culture at a workshop. Japanese teacher Hiroko Nagahama (second from right) ...

Many Japanese learners have a love/hate relationship with kanji. There are too many readings, they look too similar to other characters or are just really hard to write neatly—especially on government ...

Once the privilege of the Japanese noble women and deeply shrouded in mystery, Japan's art of calligraphy is today enjoyed by many aficionados. Hiroko Namikawa's weekly classes in Dubai have been ...