Calm, focus, natural beauty, balance, simplicity--these are just a few of the unique and extraordinary qualities that have come to represent the Land of the Rising Sun. Whether in poetry, gardening, philosophy, or the martial arts, the Japanese approach to life and art is like no other culture on Earth. And here you will find a wide range of resources to bring the Japanese way and aesthetic to your own life.
Bushidō is established when a man who would be a warrior has a solemn understanding of justice and injustice, and the absolute resolution to strive in the former and avoid conduct in the latter. Justice and injustice are defined as good and evil, justice being nothing other than good, injustice being nothing other than evil.
Heart of the Brush
Kazuaki Tanahashi is a renowned calligraphic artist and teacher who works with hundreds of students throughout the world each year. In this online workshop, you can study with him up close, as he guides you in exploring the wondrous world of brush calligraphy.
Kazuaki Tanahashi: A Guide for Readers
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