Japan is an interesting mix of old and new, where a peaceful coalescence of tradition and modernity serve as the backdrop for everyday life. What seems to remain an important and profound traditional art form is Shodo, or Japanese calligraphy.
Both a spiritual practice and a physical activity, it is positively ingrained in Japanese culture and has piqued the interests of locals and tourists alike, including our iCLA students.
An excursion to the Asama Shrine took place, giving four iCLA students, Tanatat, Miki, Abdullo, and Davron, the opportunity to learn and experience this amazing style of writing.
Davron compares Shodo to flying, as if he were letting the brush draw itself. “Shodo is a really amazing skill to master. This art doesn’t take any strength, but it gives you power to understand yourself more deeply. I loved it.”