Is calligraphy a just skill, art, or something else?

I recently appeared on the Ikigai Podcast, where I had the opportunity to discuss the beauty of Japanese calligraphy and philosophy.

Why don’t you try kakizome (the first calligraphy of the year) this year?

As we step into the year of the snake, let’s take inspiration from 巳.

As we step into 2025, a year filled with new possibilities, I hope to carry the spirit of Fueki Ryuko forward.

Explore the word "Koharubiyori (小春日和), a fleeting warmth amidst changing seasons

Explore the wisdom of a Japanese proverb called 急がば回れ (If you’re in a hurry, take the long way around).

Are Kakejiku (Japanese Hanging Scrolls) Cool or Outdated? What's your impression?

Tokonoma is embracing space and the spirit of "Ichigo Ichie".

The wisdom of the art of a graceful exit.

Participated Ikigai Retreat, for finding purpose and inner calm

Explore a samurai's insight, "strength patience and stillness.

In Japan, there’s a concept called yakuotoshi, or “warding off misfortune.”

Discovering the Space Between: The Infinite Possibilities of ‘Ma’

Explore Yoshida Shoin's words: It is not that the world lacks talent, but rather that there are no people to use it.

Celebrating 100 blog posts of my journey of sharing Japanese culture

Explore the wisdom of Takeda Shingen: People are your walls, castles and moats

Embrace the beauty of impermanence with the Zen concept of 'drifting clouds, flowing water.'

Exploring Rakkan (Seal) Street in Hong Kong

The role of the artist's seal in calligraphy