Japanese Calligraphy Library

On-line Reference

Frequently Asked Questions - Questions about Japanese and Japan

Glossary - Terms used throughout this web site.

Japanese Word List - English/Japanese Dictionary of words used on this site

Names in Japanese - English names translated to Japanese

On-line Articles

How to Write Names in Japanese - Part 1 by Eri Takase - This first part explores converting non-Japanese names to Japanese focusing in on phonetic translations to Katakana and Hiragana.

How to Write Names in Japanese - Part 2 by Eri Takase - This second part explores converting non-Japanese names to Japanese focusing in on phonetic and literal translations using Kanji.

Seishin Toitsu by Eri Takase - An article on the link between Japanese Calligraphy and the Martial Arts.

The Japanese Writing System by Eri Takase - An introduction to the Japanese writing system.

Traditional Japanese Calligraphy by Eri Takase - This article gives an overview of how Japanese Calligraphy is currently practiced in Japan.

Washi - Japanese Papermaking.

Books

Between Two Souls: Conversations With Ryokan by Mary Lou Kownacki

Shotokan's Secret: The Hidden Truth Behind Karate's Fighting Origins by Dr. Bruce D. Clayton

Other

Links - Links to art suppliers and things related to Japan.

Eri Takase Screen Saver: Windows 1152x864 Version
This screen saver features over ten original works with full descriptions.

The download is free.