Japanese Calligraphy

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Ikkyu Sojun (一休宗純) and Calligraphy: Zen Wisdom Woven into the World of Calligraphy

Discover the unique fusion of Zen wisdom and calligraphy in the life and works of Ikkyu Sojun, a master calligrapher whose art continues to inspire.

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Japanese and Chinese Calligraphy Paper: Material Diversity and Characteristics

Discover the vital role of paper in calligraphy and painting, where quality materials like kozo and Xuan enhance artistic expression and technique.

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Sari Fujiwara (藤原佐理): A Master Calligrapher of Japanese Calligraphy

Explore Fujiwara Sari's legacy as a master calligrapher from the Nara and Heian periods, whose innovative style significantly shaped Japanese calligraphy.

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Emperor Saga (嵯峨天皇) and Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo)

Explore how Emperor Saga influenced Japanese calligraphy during the Nara period, fostering artistic innovation and cultural flourishing.

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Japanese Culture: The Appeal and Tradition of Japanese Seals

Japanese seals are called Hanko, In, and Insho. They play an important role in Japanese culture. Seals are used to indicate personal or corporate identity and ownership, and are widely used as a substitute for signatures and seals. This article explores the Japanese seal culture and details its charms and traditions.

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Mastering the Brush: Japanese Calligraphy Education in Schools

Hello to all the Japanese language learners out there! As you study how to write Japanese characters, Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana, Japanese people also study how to write the characters in their schools. Then, how and what Japanese people study it? Let’s take a closer look at in this blog!

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Kukai 空海: Unraveling a Founder of Japanese Calligraphy

“空海 (Kukai)” is the founder of the “真言宗 (Shingon sect of Buddhism)”, which brought esoteric Buddhism to Japan. He was one of “三筆 (Sanpitsu)”, the three famous ancient calligraphers. This article describes Kukai's contributions to calligraphy.

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Calligraphy Essential tools: A Closer Look at the Four Treasures

The most essential tools and materials for calligraphy are　inkstones, brushes, ink, and paper. These 4 tools and materials are called “文房四宝(Bumbo-shiho)”, which means 4 treasures of Shodo. These tools and materials are the most important stationery in calligraphy. This article　introduces these 4 tools and materials.

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The Timeless Artistry: A Journey through the History of Japanese Calligraphy

It is necessary to mention about the introduction of characters from China to Japan when we talk about origin of Japanese calligraphy. The Chinese characters, Kanji, has been used in China since around the 3rd century B.C., but Japan didn’t have characters at that time.

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