Course Guide
Free assessment and counseling
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This is a free service we offer for first-time users of SHODO Japan.If you already possess your own calligraphy tools, we will send you an assignment, which you will reproduce and upload, and an instructor will give you a free assessment. Once you sign up you can submit assignments. |



For Beginners?Intermediate learners | Advanced Courses (For students who have completed the intermediate course) |
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Introductory Course
Beginner Course
Intermediate Course
Advanced Course
Examination Course
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Introductory Course (Lesson:6、 90days)
Course Outline |
This course gets beginners familiar with calligraphy tools, tool usage and the basics of proper brush technique. Assignments include kanji characters learned by first-year elementary school students in Japan. After the final lesson, the instructor will assess student progress and recommend the next level course to take. Introductory level courses may continue through Intro Course EX I(90 days)and Intro Course EX II(90 days) as recommended by the instructor. |
Curriculum |
(Difficulty ★☆☆☆☆) ① Calligraphy Tools & Usage, Basic Brush Technique ② Using the Brush ③ Basic Brush Technique ④ Kanji (1 character) ⑤ Kanji (2 characters) ⑥ Hiragana (2 characters) |

Course Fee |
¥12,000(w/o tax)
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Best for |
Best for:First-time students of calligraphy, students wanting to review the basics |