書道 Sho-do

I introduce you "書道Sho-do" which is calligraphy in English. "Sho" means writing and "Do" means the way and decency. In Japan, 華道Ka-do(flower arrangement), 茶道Sa-do(tea ceremony) and 柔道Ju-do everything use the 道Do.  “Do” means Courtesy and polite. We are writing of Japanese 漢字Kanji character and Furthermore characters by a brush in Indiana ink. 

Japanese calligraphy comes from China.

"Sho-do" has been in existence since the 5^th century and transmitted hand copying of a sutra along with Buddhism since the 6^th to 7^th century.

Furthermore, Katakana characters were generated from Manyo-gana character. “Manyoushu” is the oldest anthology of poems by Manyo-gana.

The aristocrat peoples and the Samurai peoples had leaned "Sho-do" for their education since Edo period. 

I had taken "Sho-do" lesson since I was a elementary student until 2011.

In my opinion, when I do "Sho-do" I open and clear my mind(forget everything about my worries), and feel refreshed.

I am still learning "Sho-do" to be graceful lady! I would love to try writing Kana love letter from one thousand years ago!!

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