Shodo Japanese calligraphy
Japanese calligraphy (書道, shodō), also referred to as shūji (習字), is the artistic practice of writing in the Japanese language. It blends beauty and precision, turning written characters into art.
Japanese Calligraphy (Shodō): The Art of Writing
What is Japanese Calligraphy?
Origins and Evolution
Initially, Japanese writing relied solely on Chinese characters (kanji). However, the development of hiragana and katakana syllabaries introduced uniquely Japanese styles of calligraphy, enriching the art form with new expressions.