Click on What is Shodo? for an overview of the history of calligraphy, how people in Japan use it today, and a description of the various styles. Then turn to Posture and Implements for an orientation to the basics of calligraphy. When you're ready to give it a shot yourself, go to Virtual Shodo (Yama [mountain], Nihon [Japan]) if you want to give it a try yourself.

What is Shodo?
Posture and Implements
Virtual Shodo

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