This year marks the 30th anniversary of Chinese calligrapher Jin Ou's arrival in Japan. "In the 30 years since I came to Japan, I have been introducing Chinese culture through calligraphy and seal ...

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An exhibition introducing the achievements and character of Japanese literature scholar Donald Keene, and reexamining the ...

In Japanese calligraphy, the brush technique is everything. The way the brush is held, the pressure applied, and the angle of the stroke can change the character's appearance. Practitioners spend a ...

An immersive art space in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto is offering a novel experience to visitors from around the ...

Japan's Cultural Affairs Agency said Tuesday that an evaluation body of UNESCO has recommended six items from the country, including float festivals, for inscription on its Intangible Cultural ...

With the scope of the system for living national treasures set to expand, professionals such as chefs and sake brewers are now expected to be among those chosen for the designation. It is hoped that ...

We will begin with a brief meditation focusing on sound and breathing, followed by learning how to use the brush and perform basic strokes on the special practice calligraphy mat. Choose the ...

In Japan, calligraphy is more than just writing—it’s an art form that requires patience, focus, and respect for tradition. This video gives a rare look inside a Japanese calligraphy class, where ...

Ever wondered how Japanese students learn beautiful calligraphy? ️ This video takes you inside a Japanese calligraphy school, where students practice the art of shodō, writing kanji and kana with ...