Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In ...

This word serves as my guide in decision-making ... the ritualized first calligraphy writing of the year. Kakizome, meaning "first writing," occurs within the initial days of the year.

In light of the new year, Japantown San Francisco hosted their first calligraphy writing workshop, where participants ...