He wandered through the open-air markets, testing his language skills and admiring the wares – especially items featuring ...

In a career spanning more than 50 years, Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano has gained a following as an animator, illustrator, ...

Stunning brush strokes, both in calligraphy and paintings ... The Japan News The “Album of Exemplary Calligraphy” shows off ...

Ma, the Met curator, was introduced to the artist in 2010, but she had admired her calligraphy since childhood. “I grew up in Taipei, and I remember that we had a catalog of hers,” Ma recalled. “At ...

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 ...

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 ...

“Ssireum (Korean wrestling)” by Kim Hong-do (penname: Danwon, 1745–1806) (Joseon, 18th century) This genre painting by Kim ...

Explore the rich tradition of Kumano brushes, handcrafted by artisans like Tokuzen for nearly 200 years. Discover the meticulous 12-step process and dedication behind these high-quality tools.

Want to learn Japanese by playing video games and watching anime? A band of YouTubers — with the help of modern tools — has made learning one of the world’s most challenging languages into a ...