Joan Anderson

Shodo Joan Anderson

SHODO - The Art of Traditional Japanese Calligraphy


Things in Japan often have a way of being more than they seem at first. Activities and artforms often have a much deeper significance and meaning than international visitors first realise. The practice of Japanese calligraphy is a perfect example of that, being much more than artful writing. Only by visiting Japan can you really come to grips with the skill, tradition and spirituality loaded into this seemingly straightforward activity. This is what you need to know about Japanese calligraphy and a little on why you might want to learn Shodo - Japanese Calligraphy