You Can't Write on That!

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One of the best things about Japan is that simple crafts like paper - made the traditional way - is still appreciated as a form of art.

Unless you happen to be a calligrapher.

Depending on what extra ingredients (flower pedals, twigs, moss) get tossed into the paper making mix, the result can be quite challenging for anyone who wants to try to write on it!

Which is a problem, because in Japan, how beautifully you write is as important as what you have to say.

Japanese calligraphy is a meditative art and takes decades to master. If you do, you may even decide to attempt “grass writing” – the oldest form of calligraphy and the most difficult of all.

Writing in Japan is a form of mediation. A good thing, because sooner or later you'll have to face the Master and his dreaded orange brush.

#Travel #Adventure #Japan

(There’s also a book, reviewed by the New York Time and translated into 8 languages.)

Category: Travel
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Mighty Time taking
It would cost a Fortune round here-maybe does there-HENCE A TRUE ART-glad the tradition remains
I enjoy Learning about traditional ways from around the world !

RodgerDodger
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It's the one thing about Asian cultures that I respect and approve of most heartedly they keep the old traditions alive so even if the world goes to s*** these people still have a way to survive because I know the original way of doing things where a lot of the world will not be able to have that Grace and ability

satinsteeldad
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If you have never tried mulberries, I have a white mulberry tree in the back of my yard, and the berries are to die for you can pick it and eat it straight up amazing flavor, not sour

BlackBirdXD
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Where are all Julian fans?
Washi kozo.

Lermoth