Pages for learning Japanese about calligraphy, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Explains the meaning and etymology of the samurai kanji (侍), correcting common Western misconceptions, and provides detailed stroke-by-stroke writing instructions and calligraphy styles for learners.
Guides to understanding Japanese sake for learners and enthusiasts, covering production methods, label reading, terminology, and purchasing information in accessible language.
In-person calligraphy workshops in Freiburg, Germany teaching shodo (Japanese brush art) through mindfulness and focus practices. Suitable for beginners through advanced students with no prior experience required.
Translations and detailed analysis of two classical waka poems from the Hyakunin Isshu anthology, with a translator's note explaining rhetorical devices, syllable structure, and translation choices for learners of.
Interactive tool for generating Japanese names with kanji, readings, and cultural meanings organized by theme.
JLPT N2 vocabulary, part 1 of 18: words 1–100 of 1748 with readings, romaji, meanings and tap-to-speak audio.
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.
Seven guided 90-day philosophy journals exploring Japanese concepts including ikigai, nagomi, wabi-sabi, kintsugi, mono no aware, shoshin, and ma.
Video lesson on expressing time in Japanese through skits, key phrases, and cultural activities.
A blog featuring articles and personal experiences with Japanese calligraphy practice, brush and paper comparisons, and lessons from studying shodo in Japan.
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.
A curated list of 46 Japanese films organized by JLPT level from N5 to N1, featuring movies with clear dialogue, simple plots, and visual context suitable for learners at any stage.
Guide to writing Japanese kanji that covers standard strokes, stroke order rules, and differences between handwritten and printed forms for learners of all levels.
A practical introduction to Japanese calligraphy covering its history, five styles, essential tools, and a thirty-day practice plan for beginners. Written by an experienced practitioner.
A blog archive of articles about Japanese cultural practices, festivals, holidays, and traditions. Helps learners understand the cultural context behind Japanese language and society.
Online and in-person Japanese calligraphy instruction for learners of all ages, taught by a certified master calligrapher.
An introduction to shodo, the Japanese art of calligraphy, explaining its history since the 5th century, philosophical foundations in Zen Buddhism, and the spiritual practice of brush writing.
Japan Society offers in-person and online shodo courses for beginners and experienced practitioners. Students learn Japanese calligraphy using brush and ink on paper and fabric.
An introduction to kabuki theater covering its history, stage features, play types, and performance conventions for people new to the art form. Includes viewing tips and cultural context.
Biography and exhibition information for a Japanese calligrapher based in New York who teaches calligraphy workshops and explores the artistic expression of Japanese characters.
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