In Japan, calligraphy is more than just writing—it’s an art form that requires patience, focus, and respect for tradition. This video gives a rare look inside a Japanese calligraphy class ...

He says that Japanese calligraphy is so steeped in tradition that it becomes difficult for the artist to move beyond boundaries. This, however, does not mean that there are no new stories to tell.

Kana shodo is one of the few remaining female-only scripts in the world. By melding it with modern art forms, Japanese artist Kaoru Akagawa is intent on keeping the ancient Japanese calligraphy alive.

This year’s 33rd annual Dancing on the Edge festival, which opens on July 8, features a film package, and it includes a short feature by Carter and Vancouver-based Japanese calligraphy artist ...

The trick to creating the flowing strokes of Japanese calligraphy is to realize it’s less about writing and more about art. Start small, says Kazuko Kano, a master calligrapher and director of ...

Once the privilege of the Japanese noble women and deeply shrouded in mystery, Japan's art of calligraphy is today enjoyed by many aficionados. Hiroko Namikawa's weekly classes in Dubai have been ...

Kana shodo is one of the few remaining female-only scripts in the world. By melding it with modern art forms, Japanese artist Kaoru Akagawa is intent on keeping the ancient Japanese calligraphy alive.

Kana shodo is one of the few remaining female-only scripts in the world. By melding it with modern art forms, Japanese artist Kaoru Akagawa is intent on keeping the ancient Japanese calligraphy alive.