In Japan, the tax treatment of art depends heavily on how much you spend. Learn how businesses can expense or depreciate artwork depending on whether it costs under ¥100,000, under ¥300,000, under ¥1,000,000—or above—and what that means for your space, your story, and your books.

Through a visit to Fukuske’s headquarters, I discovered more than a legacy of socks—I found a living example of how quiet perseverance and thoughtful design can carry tradition into the future.

Appreciating Japanese calligraphy means more than reading meanings—it’s about sensing presence. Through the bold yet subtle character 龍 (dragon), discover how a single brushstroke can reflect energy, silence, and tradition. Explore a deeper, more mindful way of engaging with Japanese calligraphy.

Experience my Public Interview Video - ELLE 80th Anniversary Exhibition, where I speak about femininity, imperfection, and the meaning behind my calligraphy piece Journey.

My reflections on the ELLE 80th Anniversary Exhibition at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, where 31 women artists expressed the power of female voices through art—and where I discovered a surprising voice of my own.

The rakkan, or artist’s seal, is more than a signature. Discover how its quiet presence brings visual balance and emotional closure to Japanese calligraphy.

Before kintsugi became a global metaphor for healing, it was a practical repair technique rooted in Japanese craftsmanship. Discover the deeper story behind the golden seams.

What does Japanese harmony in contemporary art really mean? This article explores how the philosophy of 和 (wa)—and a quote by Heraclitus—inspires a contemporary scroll artwork created on distressed denim. A reflection on contrast, imperfection, and the beauty of thoughtful tension in modern space.

Discover the timeless charm of Choju-giga, Japan’s oldest manga, through the lens of Japanese calligraphy. Explore how playful lines and empty space can reveal profound elegance — a lesson for today’s art, design, and luxury.

Journey through Japanese haiku poetry and discover how these 17-syllable verses contain universes of meaning in minimal space.

Explore the Four Treasures of Japanese calligraphy and discover how these traditional tools create soul-stirring shodo masterpieces.

Discover the transformative power of Japanese tea ceremony mindfulness through Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku principles.

Explore how Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku from Japanese tea ceremony can transform our daily tea drinking into moments of mindfulness and peace.

Explore a Japanese great calligrapher, Kukai and his world.

From Zen calligraphy to Buddhist sutras, kakejiku scrolls are more than display tools—they’re seasonal expressions of hospitality and philosophy. Learn how Yamato, Maru, and Butsu styles differ, and why these scrolls still resonate in modern spaces.

Discover Shin-Gyo-So: the Japanese art of balance, blending formal, semi-formal, and informal styles to inspire creativity across discipline