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 ...

You’ll learn what it means and how it’s pronounced. To Apps for learning Japanese letters, please click here.

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 ...

A panel of experts under Japan's Cultural Affairs Agency on Tuesday selected Japanese calligraphy again as a candidate for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The government is expected to ...

10 revealing facts about Japanese. Get your head around tongue twisters and jokes. It's also available in Japanese with audio.