The Japanese language, like Arabic, has a calligraphy tradition, and people are schooled in writing techniques from an early age. "I think that the Japanese are able to appreciate Arabic ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, referred to as sumi ink, comes in a solid form. It takes at least four years of production before these ink sticks can be sold ...

An curved arrow pointing right. A handmade calligraphy brush, custom made for a master calligrapher, can cost over $1,000. At Hata Bunshindou each brush tip is made by a single artisan.

Earlier in the term, students were also given the opportunity to attend a Japanese calligraphy workshop off-campus. To Brown, these workshops introduced the art of writing to his students by taking ...