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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

When she was a kid, she loved drawing Japanese characters so much that she begged her parents to let her take calligraphy lessons. Tomoko has been away from calligraphy during her early adulthood.