Modern Japanese calligraphy continues to evolve as a dialogue between discipline and emotion.
This article explores how gendai shodō transforms ancient brushwork into contemporary expression, offering new meaning for modern collectors and art lovers.

In Japan, the tax treatment of art depends heavily on how much you spend. Learn how businesses can expense or depreciate artwork depending on whether it costs under ¥100,000, under ¥300,000, under ¥1,000,000—or above—and what that means for your space, your story, and your books.

Appreciating Japanese calligraphy means more than reading meanings—it’s about sensing presence. Through the bold yet subtle character 龍 (dragon), discover how a single brushstroke can reflect energy, silence, and tradition. Explore a deeper, more mindful way of engaging with Japanese calligraphy.

Experience my Public Interview Video - ELLE 80th Anniversary Exhibition, where I speak about femininity, imperfection, and the meaning behind my calligraphy piece Journey.

My reflections on the ELLE 80th Anniversary Exhibition at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, where 31 women artists expressed the power of female voices through art—and where I discovered a surprising voice of my own.

The rakkan, or artist’s seal, is more than a signature. Discover how its quiet presence brings visual balance and emotional closure to Japanese calligraphy.

Japanese family crests, or Kamon, are iconic symbols with deep meaning. Explore their design, history, and continued influence in art and branding.

Before kintsugi became a global metaphor for healing, it was a practical repair technique rooted in Japanese craftsmanship. Discover the deeper story behind the golden seams.

Discover the Japanese aesthetic principle of Shin-Gyo-So—a creative framework balancing structure, flow, and emotion. Originally rooted in calligraphy, its timeless beauty can inspire your approach to design, branding, and visual storytelling.

What does Japanese harmony in contemporary art really mean? This article explores how the philosophy of 和 (wa)—and a quote by Heraclitus—inspires a contemporary scroll artwork created on distressed denim. A reflection on contrast, imperfection, and the beauty of thoughtful tension in modern space.

From Zen calligraphy to Buddhist sutras, kakejiku scrolls are more than display tools—they’re seasonal expressions of hospitality and philosophy. Learn how Yamato, Maru, and Butsu styles differ, and why these scrolls still resonate in modern spaces.

Discover Shin-Gyo-So: the Japanese art of balance, blending formal, semi-formal, and informal styles to inspire creativity across discipline