Shodo, handwriting practice and the brush.
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A blog about Japanese calligraphy for learners, with guides to equipment, kanji meanings, writing practice books, and techniques for grinding ink and practicing by hand.
A detailed guide to the kanji 木 (tree) covering its pictographic origins, stroke order, appearance across classical calligraphy styles, and uses in Japanese culture and names.
A detailed study of the kanji 無 (mu), exploring its origin from a dancing figure, its meanings in daily Japanese and Zen philosophy, and how to write it across different calligraphy styles.
Guide to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, covering its Buddhist origins, three major schools, and Zen principles like ma and asymmetry. Designed for learners interested in Japanese culture and aesthetics.
Shop offering custom Japanese calligraphy commissions and artwork, with some learning materials about calligraphy techniques available on the site.
Resource list of free and paid tools, apps, worksheets and websites for Japanese writing practice at all levels, from kana to advanced sentence writing and essays.
Monthly in-person Japanese calligraphy workshops in London taught by Rie Takeda for all levels, covering brush movements, ink techniques, and the four treasures of calligraphy study.
Online live workshop teaching Japanese calligraphy (shodo) for beginners using a mindfulness-based method.
Article about ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, covering its history, philosophy, spiritual roots, and major styles including nageire, moribana, and freestyle approaches.
Free online tool for practicing Japanese calligraphy with animated stroke order for 100 JLPT N5 and N4 kanji.
FAQ page for Shodo Japan, an online platform offering Japanese calligraphy instruction through tutorial videos and Zoom lessons for learners of all levels.
Urasenke's official English website presents the Japanese tea ceremony tradition and its philosophy as a cultural art form and way of living.
Online Japanese calligraphy courses with video tutorials and live Zoom lessons taught in English by Japanese instructors. Learners practice brush techniques through assignments and receive personalized feedback.
An article explaining the neuroscience of Japanese calligraphy and its benefits for kanji retention, featuring research on handwriting's cognitive advantages and Japan's educational approach to shodo practice.
Video tutorial by calligrapher Eiko Ishida on Japanese calligraphy basics including equipment, brush techniques, strokes and kanji practice, with supporting worksheets and lesson plans for learners of all ages.
An introductory guide to Japanese calligraphy (Shodō) covering its history, spiritual significance, famous examples, and how to learn the art form through schools and courses.
Japanese Seal Art covers the history, techniques, and cultural significance of traditional Japanese seals including their artistic traditions, famous carvers, and the vermilion inks used in seal making.
A blog about traditional Japanese calligraphy (shodo) that offers workshops, practice materials, technique guides, and cultural context through artistic projects exploring calligraphy's healing and expressive potential.
Guide to ikebana (flower arranging) and kado (the way of flowers), covering its Buddhist origins, major schools, core principles, and how beginners can start practicing this Japanese art form.
A blog featuring articles and personal experiences with Japanese calligraphy practice, brush and paper comparisons, and lessons from studying shodo in Japan.
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