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An Explanation of Japanese Calligraphy
An explanation of the art of Japanese calligraphy (Shodo), including example work by calligraphy artist Eri Kato.
http://www.shododesigns.com/shodo.htm

Art of Japanese Calligraphy by Kenji Yasui
Introducing the artist and his works. Special orders are available.
http://fudemoji.at.infoseek.co.jp/gallery/

Beautiful Kana Calligraphy
This page introduces ancient and modern Japanese calligraphy.
http://www.jsdi.or.jp/~moons/e-index.htm

Calligraphy
Short discussion of styles and status.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID+jp0122)

Eri Takase Artworks
Site features hundreds of works, articles and books on Japanese art and culture as related to calligraphy.
http://www.takase.com/

Ichijisho Calligraphy
An exhibit by Mokkan Kakishita at the Cast Iron Gallery in NYC's Soho district.
http://www.artseensoho.com/

Japanese Calligraphy
Features the work of contemporary artist Mukon Ohmori. Includes his approach to the art, and over 30 examples of his work (Kanji and ink paintings, in both traditional and modern styles).
http://metrotel.co.uk/ohmori/index.html

Shodo - Japanese Calligraphy
Short, illustrated introduction: the required tools and the three styles of character formation.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2095.html

Shodo's Room
Examples by Mayumi Kitazawa, a student at Shinshu University. Includes some movies.
http://markun.cs.shinshu-u.ac.jp/japan/shodou/index-e.html