Tag: kaisho

All the articles with the tag "kaisho".

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  The Eight Principles of Yong (永字八法), Explained

  By K. Yama ·

  21 May, 2026

  The kanji 永 (eternity) contains all eight basic brushstrokes of Japanese calligraphy. A practitioner explains the Eight Principles of Yong and how to use them.

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  The Five Styles of Japanese Calligraphy, Explained

  By K. Yama ·

  19 May, 2026

  Kaisho, gyōsho, sōsho, reisho, tensho — the five classical styles of Japanese calligraphy explained, compared, and ranked for beginners by a practitioner.

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