Pages for learning Japanese about calligraphy, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
298 pages
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.
Detailed study of the kanji 美 (beauty) covering its pictographic origins, meanings across compounds, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and appearance in five classical calligraphy styles.
Guide to writing and understanding the kanji 力 (strength), covering its etymology, meanings in Japanese compounds, stroke technique for calligraphy, and appearance across classical script styles.
A detailed guide to the kanji 土 (earth) covering its meaning, history, stroke order, and appearance across classical calligraphy styles. Suitable for beginners learning basic kanji and calligraphy students.
An essay exploring ma (間), the Japanese aesthetic concept of meaningful emptiness and pause in space and time, written for learners interested in Japanese aesthetics and calligraphy practice.
A Japanese calligrapher on the calligraphy sets that actually work for children — water-writing kits for under-8s, real ink sets for 8+, and what to avoid.
Online workshop teaching kakizome, the New Year's calligraphy tradition, where participants learn to write the zodiac character for Horse in different calligraphy styles led by tutor Rie Takeda.
Detailed guide to the kanji 天 (heaven) covering its etymology, meanings in compounds, stroke-by-stroke writing instructions, and appearance across five calligraphic styles.
Explains the Japanese word komorebi (sunlight through trees), its kanji components, and why Japanese has precise vocabulary for fleeting natural phenomena.
Guide to Japanese calligraphy for left-handed practitioners, explaining why shodō is traditionally right-handed and offering practical techniques for left-handers to learn either right-handed or with their dominant hand.
The bout lasts seconds; the ritual takes centuries. Why sumo is a Shinto rite in disguise — the salt, the sacred ring, and the wrestling that came last.
Online calligraphy lessons and tutorials in English taught through video, plus custom brush character design services for personal and business use.
Educational guide to Japanese calligraphy styles including kaisho, gyosho, sosho, and kana, with historical context and examples. Supports learners studying shodo through lessons and workshops.
A guide to establishing a sustainable daily Japanese calligraphy practice routine for beginners, covering setup, warm-up exercises, focused character study, and brush care.
A Japanese calligrapher reviews four brush pens for learning calligraphy and kanji writing, explaining the difference between felt-tip and bristle-tip pens and recommending specific models for beginners.
Online workshop teaching kakizome, the Japanese New Year's calligraphy tradition, through guided instruction in different shodo styles. Suitable for beginners to advanced learners with no prior experience required.
An exploration of wabi-sabi, the Japanese aesthetic philosophy centered on imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness, with particular attention to its expression in calligraphy, tea ceremony, pottery, and everyday.
Online one-to-one calligraphy lessons taught by an instructor with experience in Japan and Europe. Offers customized instruction in shodo with mindfulness-based methods for students of all levels.
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.
A calligraphy instructor's page about shodo practice methods and instruction. Offers online and in-person lessons for learners of Japanese calligraphy at various levels.
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