Pages for learning Japanese about calligraphy, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Guide to the kanji 義 (righteousness) covering its meaning in Japanese culture, usage in compounds, and detailed instruction on how to write it in calligraphic styles.
Article explaining origami's history, techniques and cultural significance, including the craft's twentieth-century development by Akira Yoshizawa and its connection to Japanese calligraphy and values.
A gift buyer's guide to selecting functional and beautifully presented Japanese calligraphy sets at different price points, with advice on what materials work for beginners and what to avoid.
Historical overview of Japanese calligraphy across fifteen centuries, from its origins in China through contemporary practice.
A collection of articles explaining individual kanji characters with their meanings and writing instructions, presented through a calligraphy lens with themes like nature, virtues, and Zen.
Reference guide to the five classical styles of Japanese calligraphy with visual explanations, historical context, and learning recommendations for beginners.
An index of 42 kanji studied individually for calligraphy practice, organized by theme such as nature, virtues, and Zen.
Explains the meaning and practice of matsuri, Japanese festivals rooted in Shinto worship, describing portable shrines, seasonal observances, and famous festivals like Gion Matsuri.
A guide to hiragana explaining its structure, history from cursive kanji, relationship to katakana and kanji, and significance in Japanese calligraphy.
A detailed guide to the kanji 和 (harmony) covering its etymology, cultural significance in Japan, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and appearances across calligraphy styles.
A detailed study of the kanji 勝 (victory) covering its meaning, etymology, usage in Japanese, stroke-by-stroke writing instruction, and appearance across five classical calligraphy styles.
A guide to hanshi practice paper for Japanese calligraphy beginners, covering what it is, which side to write on, practice versus performance grades, and what to buy for starting practice.
A detailed guide to the kanji character 金 (gold, money, metal) covering its origins, meanings, stroke order, calligraphic forms, and uses in Japanese culture.
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.
Guide to the kanji 月 (moon/month) covering its meaning, etymology, stroke order, and how it appears across five classical calligraphy styles.
A blog exploring Japanese calligraphy and related arts through detailed beginner guides, character studies, and essays on Japanese aesthetics for learners outside Japan.
Detailed guide to the kanji 夢 (dream) covering its etymology, cultural significance in Japan, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and appearance across calligraphy styles.
Guide to sumi ink for beginners learning Japanese calligraphy, covering the differences between traditional inksticks and liquid ink, their uses, and recommendations for first purchases.
Explains mono no aware, the Japanese aesthetic concept of the pathos of things and awareness of impermanence, with connections to cherry blossoms, calligraphy, and traditional Japanese culture.
Guide to the kanji 武 (warrior) covering its meaning, etymology, stroke order, and appearance across five classical calligraphy styles. Written for learners and calligraphy students.
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