About us
We share the works of calligrapher Mitsushige Shimizu and Japan’s everyday calligraphy culture with audiences overseas.
We publish updates when new works are completed and when exhibitions are held. We also publish columns about Japanese calligraphy culture and the daily life culture of an ordinary citizen in Japan.
Our website address is https://jpcalligraphy.jp
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