Shodo, handwriting practice and the brush.
211 pages
Japanese calligraphy classes in Tokyo and online taught by a master artist. Beginners learn brush techniques, stroke fundamentals, and write their names in kanji with guidance in English.
Online video course teaching Japanese calligraphy (shodo) with instruction on brush techniques, traditional styles, materials, and the meditative philosophy behind the art form.
Online calligraphy learning platform offering tutorial videos in English alongside sets of specialized tools and materials for Japanese shodo practice at beginner through advanced levels.
A blog offering guides to Japanese calligraphy practice and materials, with detailed explanations of individual kanji characters used in calligraphy, their meanings, and how to write them.
Historical overview of Japanese calligraphy across fifteen centuries, from its origins in China through contemporary practice.
Ringotan teaches Japanese kanji writing through spaced repetition and stroke-by-stroke practice, starting with tracing and progressing to memory-based writing.
Guide to Japanese calligraphy covering its history, three main styles, essential tools, and cultural significance. Suitable for learners interested in traditional Japanese arts and writing.
Guide to Japanese calligraphy (shodō) covering its Zen philosophy, history, essential tools, and brush techniques for learners beginning their own practice.
A beginner's guide to Japanese embroidery (sashiko) that teaches vocabulary, cultural context, and practical stitching techniques. Combines hands-on craft instruction with language learning for Japanese learners.
School of Shodo offers calligraphy lessons and workshops for learners of all levels, taught by a professional calligrapher using a mindfulness-based method that combines traditional technique with mind-body connection.
A three-day introductory course in Japanese calligraphy (shodo) teaching brush movements, foundational strokes, and techniques to create calligraphy pieces. Suitable for beginners with no prior experience.
Guide to Japanese calligraphy (shodo) for beginners, covering history, basic writing styles, and Zen philosophy, with information about English-language classes available in Tokyo.
An article exploring the thousand-year history of origami and Japanese paper folding, from the invention of paper in ancient China through its spiritual and ceremonial significance in Japan.
Guide to mastering Japanese handwriting covering stroke order, kana and kanji writing techniques, common mistakes, and practice exercises for learners of all levels.
A book by Rie Takeda introducing Japanese calligraphy as a mindfulness practice, covering brush techniques, kanji, philosophy, and spiritual guidance for beginners.
A product review of custom kanji hanko (Japanese seals) from someone learning calligraphy, discussing the ordering process, shipping, quality, and use of decorative stamps in Japanese calligraphic work.
Online calligraphy courses taught in English through tutorial videos, covering brush technique and kanji and kana writing from introductory through advanced levels.
Guide to Japanese woodworking traditions and joinery techniques spanning 1,300 years, explaining the Zen philosophy behind working with wood without nails and the spiritual discipline of temple carpentry.
An introductory guide to Japanese calligraphy that explains what shodo is, its history from China to Japan, the four essential tools needed, and basic techniques for practicing at home.
Online shodo course taught by Master Kaoru Tanaka, a 40-year practitioner in Kamakura, covering brush fundamentals, basic kanji strokes, breathing techniques, and expressive writing.
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