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Full Set

Shodo JAPAN Original Set A
\8,500(w/o tax)
- A basic set for children and beginners.
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This is the perfect set for kids or students looking to try calligraphy for the first time.
Reasonably priced and includes a carefully selected, high-quality brush.
<Set Includes>
・Large brush ・Fine brush ・Inkstone ・Inkstick ・Liquid ink ・Paperweight ・Felt writing surface ・Water dropper ・Bamboo storage mat ・Case ・Calligraphy paper (300 sheets)
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Shodo JAPAN Original Set B
\15,500(w/o tax)
- A basic set for beginner-intermediate students.
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Tools are higher quality compared with set A, including a porcelin water dropper and brush holder.
<Set Includes>
・Large brush ・Fine brush ・Inkstone ・Inkstick ・Liquid ink ・Paperweight ・Felt writing surface ・Water dropper ・Brush rest ・Bamboo storage mat ・Case ・Calligraphy paper (300 sheets)
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Shodo JAPAN Original Set C
\27,000(w/o tax)
- A basic set for beginner-advanced students
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High-grade set with beautiful empress tree box for storage. Recommended for students serious about practicing calligraphy long term.
Includes high-quality brush that can last many years of practice.
Includes 100 sheets of handmade paper, making it the perfect set to get the most out of your training.
<Set Includes>
・Wide brush ・Fine brush ・Inkstone ・Inkstick ・Liquid ink ・Paperweight ・Felt writing surface ・Water dropper ・Brush rest ・Bamboo storage mat ・Case ・Calligraphy paper (300 sheets)+Handmade paper (100 sheets)
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Shodo JAPAN Original Set A

Shodo JAPAN Original Set B

Shodo JAPAN Original Set C
Large brush

Large Brush-白峰
[Shiramine]
[Shiramine]
\2,500(w/o tax)
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Japan-made (Hiroshima Kumano), fully hand-crafted Shishodo brand brush. A fairly short tip with reliable resilience. Best for children and beginners making practice works.
Recommended for drawing regular script characters on calligraphy paper.
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Large Brush-蘭亭
[Rantei]
[Rantei]
\4,000(w/o tax)
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Japan-made (Hiroshima Kumano), fully hand-crafted Shishodo brand brush.
This brush is characterized by its sharpness and ablity to create smooth lines.
Mid-size brush tip perfect for practicing calligraphy fundamentals.
Recommended for drawing regular script and semi-cursive characters on calligraphy paper.
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Large Brush-白扇
[Hakusen]
[Hakusen]
\8,000(w/o tax)
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Japan-made (Hiroshima Kumano), fully hand-crafted Shishodo brand brush.
Brush tip has superior resilience, pefect for writing to calligraphy paper.
The longer tip also allows for creation of broader characters.
Mainly constructed of high-quality white horse hair.
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Large Brush-白峰 [Shiramine]

Large Brush-蘭亭 [Rantei]

Large Brush-白扇 [Hakusen]
Fine brush

Fine Brush-羽衣
[Hagoromo]
[Hagoromo]
\1,500(w/o tax)
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A soft brush with good resilience and friction against the page, making it perfect for writing thin characters and hiragana/katakana.
Cat-hair brushes with some black in the tip are said to be good quality.
Made by Shishodo.
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Fine Brush-白蘭
[Hakuran](White)
[Hakuran](White)
\2,500(w/o tax)
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A focused tip with some firmness, this brush provides a comfortable writing experience for beginners. Best for writing names and thinner characters.
Made by Shishodo.
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Fine Brush-墨華
[Bokka]
[Bokka]
\4,000(w/o tax)
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Japan-made (Hiroshima Kumano) Shishodo brand brush fully hand-crafted from start to finish by licensed crafstmen.
Brush tip possess superb resilience, making it perfect for writing names and thinner characters.
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Fine Brush-羽衣 [Hagoromo]

Fine Brush-白蘭 [Hakuran](White)

Fine Brush-墨華 [Bokka]
Inkstone

Inkstone[suzuri]
\600(w/o tax)
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Inkstones are largely divided into China-made inkstones and Japan-made inkstones.
Inkstones have a longer history in China, with some carved out of precious minerals, making them treasured possessions.
The inkstones provided here are carved and manufactured in China, and then quality inspections are conducted in Japan. Much of the process takes place outside of Japan, which means the price is low, but these are made from real stone and have the texture needed to grind solid ink blocks.
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Inkstone[suzuri]
\1,000(w/o tax)
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Inkstones are largely divided into China-made inkstones and Japan-made inkstones.
Inkstones have a longer history in China, with some carved out of precious minerals, making them treasured possessions.
The inkstones provided here are carved and manufactured in China, and then quality inspections are conducted in Japan. Much of the process takes place outside of Japan, which means the price is low, but these are made from real stone and have the texture needed to grind solid ink blocks.
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Inkstone[suzuri]
\1,500(w/o tax)
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Inkstones are largely divided into China-made inkstones and Japan-made inkstones.
Inkstones have a longer history in China, with some carved out of precious minerals, making them treasured possessions.
The inkstones provided here are carved and manufactured in China, and then quality inspections are conducted in Japan. Much of the process takes place outside of Japan, which means the price is low, but these are made from real stone and have the texture needed to grind solid ink blocks.
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Inkstone[suzuri]

Inkstone[suzuri]

Inkstone[suzuri]
Inkstick

百楽 [Hyakuraku]
\500(w/o tax)
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Established in 1577, Kobaien is Japan's oldest inkstick manufacturer. There store in Nara has been registered as a Tangible Cultural Property
Over their long history, they have developed their signature process of combining oil-soot and high-quality glues to make quick thickening inksticks.
Their inksticks are loved by many and used in all sorts of calligraphy works on a variety of media.
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百楽 [Hyakuraku]
\1,000(w/o tax)
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Established in 1577, Kobaien is Japan's oldest inkstick manufacturer. There store in Nara has been registered as a Tangible Cultural Property
Over their long history, they have developed their signature process of combining oil-soot and high-quality glues to make quick thickening inksticks.
Their inksticks are loved by many and used in all sorts of calligraphy works on a variety of media.
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特印 ふでの里 [Fude no Sato]
\3,000(w/o tax)
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Recognized as a traditional handicraft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Suzuka ink comes from Suzuka city in Mie prefecture. Today, only one licensed craftsman of Suzuka ink remains.
The history of Suzuka ink stretches back to the Enryaku era (between 782?806), and over the years their high level of technology and quality has helped create numerous well-known and loved inks.
The second you open the box, the deep aroma of this ink will have you entranced.
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百楽 [Hyakuraku]

百楽 [Hyakuraku]

特印 ふでの里 [Fude no Sato]
Liquid
ink

開明書液 [kaimei-shoeki]
Kaimei Ink
Kaimei Ink
\350(w/o tax)
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A well-known brand of liquid ink in Japan widely used by children.
Designed to be easy on the brush, prevent bleeding and dry fast.
A best seller since its release in 1969.
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志昌堂墨 [shishoudou-sumi]
Liquid Calligraphy Ink Shishodo Ink 360ml
Liquid Calligraphy Ink Shishodo Ink 360ml
\850(w/o tax)
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Shishodo liquid calligraphy ink.
A gentle brand of ink with no preservatives.
High-quality Japan-made ink using carbon black liquid ink.
Great for both calligraphy practice and final works.
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玄宗 [gensou]
Gensou Liquid Calligraphy Ink for calligraphy works
Gensou Liquid Calligraphy Ink for calligraphy works
\800(w/o tax)
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A much-loved brand of liquid ink.
「Genso」 ink blocks are carefully designed to have optimal performance, elasticity, permeation and expressiveness.
For first-time buyers, we recommend starting with standard thickness.
Posesses good elasticity and flows right off the brush. Maintains its quality even under low temperates, making it a stable ink that will last you a long time.
Best for practicing kanji, kanji/kana mixed writing as well as creating final works.
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開明書液 [kaimei-shoeki] Kaimei Ink

志昌堂墨 [shishoudou-sumi] Liquid Calligraphy Ink Shishodo Ink 360ml

玄宗 [gensou] Gensou Liquid Calligraphy Ink for calligraphy works

玄宗 [gensou]
Gensou Liquid Calligraphy Ink (medium thickness) for calligraphy works
Gensou Liquid Calligraphy Ink (medium thickness) for calligraphy works
\800(w/o tax)
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A much beloved brand of liquid ink.
「Genso」 ink blocks are carefully designed to have optimal performance, elasticity, permeation and expressiveness.
Posesses good elasticity and flows right off the brush. Maintains its quality even under low temperates, making it a stable ink that will last you a long time.
Best for practicing kanji, kanji/kana mixed writing as well as creating final works.
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呉竹 [kuretake]
Kuretake Liquid Calligraphy Ink (pure black) for calligraphy works
Kuretake Liquid Calligraphy Ink (pure black) for calligraphy works
\900(w/o tax)
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Kuretake uses a unique process with pure oil soot to create high-quality ink with extra-fine particulates.
This creates a deep, elegant black pigment that is a standard of oil soot inks.
Keeps the brush light and flexible, and won't damage the tip.
Recommended for final works.
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玄宗 [gensou]
Gensou Liquid Calligraphy Ink (medium thickness) for calligraphy works
Gensou Liquid Calligraphy Ink (medium thickness) for calligraphy works

呉竹 [kuretake]
Kuretake Liquid Calligraphy Ink (pure black) for calligraphy works
Kuretake Liquid Calligraphy Ink (pure black) for calligraphy works
Calligraphy Paper

Calligraphy Paper [hanshi]
300 sheets
300 sheets
\1,200(w/o tax)
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For beginner-intermediate students.
Prevents ink bleeding and is great for practice works, especially for writing regular script.
Machine-crafted calligraphy paper.
Designed for writing kanji, but also great for hiragana and katakana.
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Calligraphy Paper [hanshi]
1,000 sheets
1,000 sheets
\3,300(w/o tax)
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For beginner-intermediate students.
Prevents ink bleeding and is great for practice works, especially for writing regular script.
Machine-crafted calligraphy paper.
Designed for writing kanji, but also great for hiragana and katakana.
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Hanshi-Handmade paper 300 sheets
\3,500(w/o tax)
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Calligraphy paper handmade by a licensed craftsman.
High-quality paper at an affordable price used for producing finalized work after completing practice.
Slight thickness and reduced ink bleeding.
Compared with machine-crafted paper, handmade paper absorbs more ink and sees more bleeding, which gives characters more dimension.
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Calligraphy Paper [hanshi] 300 sheets

Calligraphy Paper [hanshi] 1,000 sheets

Hanshi-Handmade paper 300 sheets

Hanshi-Handmade paper 1,000 sheets
\9,700(w/o tax)
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Calligraphy paper handmade by a licensed craftsman.
High-quality paper at an affordable price used for producing finalized work after completing practice.
Slight thickness and reduced ink bleeding.
Compared with machine-crafted paper, handmade paper absorbs more ink and sees more bleeding, which gives characters more dimension.
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Hanshi-Handmade paper 1,000 sheets
Accessories

Case (navy)
\2,500(w/o tax)
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A case for the storage of calligraphy tools.
Case is made of plastic and comes with a thick, shock-absorbing vinyl cover.
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Case (rouge)
\2,500(w/o tax)
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A case for the storage of calligraphy tools.
Case is made of plastic and comes with a thick, shock-absorbing vinyl cover.
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Empress tree box
(wood grain)
(wood grain)
\3,000(w/o tax)
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A case for the storage of calligraphy tools.
Empress tree box protects tools from mold, moisture and harmful insects.
Made with a high-quality wood grain finish.
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Calligraphy Paper [hanshi] 300 sheets

Case (rouge)

Empress tree box (wood grain)

Empress tree box (black)
\3,000(w/o tax)
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A case for the storage of calligraphy tools.
Empress tree box protects tools from mold, moisture and harmful insects.
Made with a high-quality wood grain finish.
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Paperweight(12mm角)
[文鎮 Bunchin]
[文鎮 Bunchin]
\500(w/o tax)
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Nickel-plated to prevent rust. Metal knob attached for easy handling.
Sized for calligraphy paper, making it easy for kids to handle.
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Paperweight(11mm角)
[文鎮 Bunchin]
[文鎮 Bunchin]
\600(w/o tax)
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Nickel-plated to prevent rust. Metal knob attached for easy handling.
Simple design and perfect length and weight for use with calligraphy paper.
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Empress tree box (black)

Paperweight(12mm角)[文鎮 Bunchin]

Paperweight(11mm角)[文鎮 Bunchin]

Paperweight(古銭:Adorned with Japanese numismatic pattern.)
[文鎮 Bunchin]
[文鎮 Bunchin]
\1,000(w/o tax)
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Standard iron-cast paperweight.
Metal knob attached for easy handling.
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Water dropper-Celadon porcelain(角)
[水差し mizu-sashi]
[水差し mizu-sashi]
\650(w/o tax)
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Water dropper used to add moisture when grinding ink blocks.
Its elegant blue hue comes is a product of celadon porcelain.
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Writing surface (White, marked writing areas)
[下敷 shita-jiki]
[下敷 shita-jiki]
\400(w/o tax)
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Writing surface with grid as guide for writing 4-character or 6-character works.
Useful for getting used to the placement and balance of characters.
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Paperweight(古銭:Adorned with Japanese numismatic pattern.)
[文鎮 Bunchin]
[文鎮 Bunchin]

Water dropper-Celadon porcelain(角)[水差し mizu-sashi]

Writing surface (White, marked writing areas)[下敷 shita-jiki]

Writing surface-felt(navy)
[下敷 shita-jiki]
[下敷 shita-jiki]
\800(w/o tax)
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Writing surface for standard size calligraphy paper.
Made from nylon and wool.
Durable, and resistant to stretching and shrinking.
At 2mm thickness, it holds firm against the brush and it easy to write upon.
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Writing surface-Momoyama felt (navy)
[下敷 shita-jiki]
[下敷 shita-jiki]
\1,100(w/o tax)
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Writing surface for standard size calligraphy paper.
Produced with high-quality Momoyama felt.
Superb elasticity and very gentle on the brush.
Fits generously around the page and its thickness makes writing comfortable.
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Writing surface-Momoyama felt(white)
[下敷 shita-jiki]
[下敷 shita-jiki]
\1,100(w/o tax)
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Writing surface for standard size calligraphy paper.
Produced with high-quality Momoyama felt.
Superb elasticity and very gentle on the brush.
Fits generously around the page and its thickness makes writing comfortable.
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Writing surface-felt(navy)[下敷 shita-jiki]

Writing surface-Momoyama felt (navy)[下敷 shita-jiki]

Writing surface-Momoyama felt(white)[下敷 shita-jiki]

Brush rest
[筆置 Fude-oki]
[筆置 Fude-oki]
\500(w/o tax)
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Porcelain brush rest with a simple, yet elegant design.
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Bamboo storage mat
[筆巻 Fude-maki] (Black)
[筆巻 Fude-maki] (Black)
\500(w/o tax)
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Standard size bamboo storage mat.
Bamboo storage mat wraps around the brush to keep the tip secure during transport and storage.
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Bamboo storage mat
[筆巻 Fude-maki] ( Red)
[筆巻 Fude-maki] ( Red)
\500(w/o tax)
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Standard size bamboo storage mat.
Bamboo storage mat wraps around the brush to keep the tip secure during transport and storage.
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Brush rest [筆置 Fude-oki]

Bamboo storage mat [筆巻 Fude-maki] (Black)

Bamboo storage mat [筆巻 Fude-maki] (Red)

Bamboo storage mat
[筆巻 Fude-maki] (Bamboo)
[筆巻 Fude-maki] (Bamboo)
\500(w/o tax)
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Standard size bamboo storage mat.
Bamboo storage mat wraps around the brush to keep the tip secure during transport and storage.
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Bamboo storage mat [筆巻 Fude-maki] (Bamboo)