Tag: history
All the articles with the tag "history".
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Bushidō (武士道): The Samurai Code, and the Myth Around It
By K. YamaBushidō means 'the way of the warrior' — but the single ancient samurai code most people picture was largely assembled late and sold to the West in 1900.
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A Brief History of Japanese Calligraphy, in 1,500 Years
By K. YamaJapanese calligraphy has 1,500 years of continuous tradition. A Japanese calligrapher's guide to the people, periods, and turns that made shodō what it is today.
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Japanese Calligraphy: The Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)
By K. YamaA practitioner's complete introduction to Japanese calligraphy (shodō): its history, the five styles, the tools you need, and a realistic 30-day practice plan.
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