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 ...

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.

A new “Paths of Ink” exhibition celebrating the art of calligraphy will open in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery on Nov. 12, with works by eight Japanese and Korean ...

Paths of Ink is an international invitational exhibition featuring eight artists from Japan and Korea who pursue innovative new movements in calligraphy, amplifying age-old traditions into a ...

In Japan, calligraphy is more than just writing—it’s an art form that requires patience, focus, and respect for tradition.