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Welcome to Tea ceremony and Calligraphy shop Waplus Nara.
Today, we would like to introduce why calligraphy is important in Japan.

Have you ever heard of calligraphy performance? It is called “Shodo performance” in Japanese.

What is calligraphy performance?

Shodo performance is a show where people write big characters on big paper with large brushes. They write while music plays, so it looks active and exciting.
It is popular among high school calligraphy teams and in shows by professional calligraphers.

Calligraphy performance has many attractions.

 

• Powerful movements:
  Each brushstroke is full of energy. The moment the brush touches the paper, you can feel strength, focus, and passion.

• Harmony with music:
  The performers express the rhythm and emotion of the music through their movements and characters. This creates a unique fusion of sound, movement, and traditional art.

• Live tension:

  Because it is a live performance, there is only one chance—no second tries. This tension makes the performance even more captivating.

• Impressive scale:
  Using large brushes and huge paper makes the performance visually powerful. The audience can feel the flow of each stroke, almost as if the characters are coming to life.

• Expressing one’s heart:
  In Japanese culture, calligraphy is not only about writing beautifully. It is about expressing the writer’s spirit. Calligraphy performance shows this spirit openly and boldly, which is why it touches people’s hearts.

If you are interested in calligraphy, please visit our shop “Waplus Nara”. You can enjoy an authentic calligraphy experience at Waplus JR Nara shop!