Building a Japanese Calligraphy Set: The 6 Essential Tools

Stretching back 5,000 years to the time when China first created the kanji writing system, the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy, known as shodo, maintains its position as one of Japan’s most revered art forms even today. Along with Buddhism, the introduction of kanji to Japan around the 5th century transformed the country forever. Shodo, or “the way of writing,” is an art form of careful strokes that together compose kanji characters, each either demonstrating a specific meaning or existing simply for beauty’s sake. Keep reading to learn how practicing this art can transform your life and the 6 essential tools you need in your Japanese calligraphy set.

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Building a Japanese Calligraphy Set: The 6 Essential Tools