The Japanese calligraphy is now revealed
The art of Japanese calligraphy has started its own unique history in Japan since the arrival of Chinese characters in around the 1stcentury AD with a dramatic development after the introduction of Buddhism in the 6thcentury. With the blend of Chinese characters together with uniquely Japanese characters (hira-gana and kata-kana that were developed from Chinese characters over years) this creative art can express visual and spiritual beauty as it reflects the cultural history of its own. Shodo, the Way of Japanese calligraphy is widely practiced and enjoyed in today’s everyday life of Japan.
Yoko Takenami started to learn calligraphy at the age of 7 in Japan. Acquired master of calligraphy (shihan ) from Zen-Sho-Gei, one of the major nation wide calligraphy institution in 1990. Continuing learning with guidance of Kakko Nishii and Shisen Bota. In 2004, Simple Art of Japanese Calligraphy was published by Cico Books, now translated into French and German.
