Japan Calligraphy Tapestries

栄誉 (Eiyo in Japanese), meaning “honor” in both Japanese and Chinese language, in Calligraphy style with ink splatter in the background.

力量 (Liliang in Chinese, Chikara-力 in Japanese), meaning "Strength" or "Force" in both Japanese and Chinese language, in Calligraphy style with ink splatter in the background.

信念 (Shinnen in Japanese), meaning "Belief " or "Faith" in both Japanese and Chinese language, in Calligraphy style with ink splatter in the background.

尊重 (Soncho in Japanese), meaning "Respect" or "Honor" in both Japanese and Chinese language, in Calligraphy style with ink splatter in the background.

Shogun (将軍 in Japanese kanji) in calligraphy writing style. Shogun was the title of the military dictators of Japan during most of the period spanning from 1185 to 1868.

嵐, "Arashi" in Japanese, and "Ran" in Chinese, meaning "Storm", in calligraphy Style.

old japanese technique from the 8th century. it consists to draw in a few lines only with chinese ink on paper. this art is part of zen culture

義, Gi (ぎ), meaning "Righteousness/Justice" in Japanese.

IJN Yamato (大和/ヤマト) was the lead ship of her class of battleships built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) shortly before World War II. Named after the ancient Japanese Yamato Province, Yamato was designed to counter the numerically superior battleship fleet of the United States, Japan’s main rival in the Pacific. She and her sister ship, Musashi, were the heaviest and most powerfully armed battleships ever constructed in history, displacing 72,800 tonnes at full load and armed with nine 18.1 inch Type 94 main guns, which were the largest guns ever mounted on a warship.

Ukiyo-e of Oda Nobunaga (織田信長) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Nobunaga tearing down a tent curtain decorated with the crest of his treacerous vassal Akechi Mitsuhide. Behind is the kamon of Oda clan, with calligraphy kanji of Oda Nobunaga, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.

Of course he wrote "cat".

山 (shan), meaning "mountain" in chinese, quoted from Sun Tzu's The Art of War: "as swift as wind, as gentle as forest, as fierce as fire, *as unshakable as mountain*, as hidden as shadow, as fast as lightning", the first four phrase of this verse is used by Takeda Shingen in his banner (Furinzakan banner). 不動如山: As unshakable as mountain, the red seal beside it is the seal of Sun Tzu's the Art of War

The map of Shizuoka Prefecture (静岡県) of Japan, in watercolor style, below the map is Shizuoka in Kanji (静岡) and GPS coordinate of Shizuoka Prefecture, 34°54′59″N 138°18′59″E.

忍: Shinobi/Ninja, 服部派半蔵正成: Hattori Hanzo Masanari, 臨兵鬥者皆陣列前行: The Kuji kiri (九字切り), or the Nine Cuts. In the background is the kamon (family crest) of Hattori family, 車に矢筈 (Kuruma ni yahazu ), or Arrowhead in wheel.

Hanzo “半蔵”, Hattori Hanzo “服部半蔵”, also known as Hattori Masanari or Hattori Masashige, Hanzo was a famous samurai of the Sengoku era, credited with saving the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu and then helping him to become the ruler of united Japan. Due to the amount of Iga ninja under his lead, Hanzo has been regarded as one of the most representative figures of the ninja by later generation and pop culture. Shadow of Iga “伊賀の影”, was refers to his position as the leader of Iga ninja. In the background is kamon of Hattori clan “Kuruma ni Yahazu”.

Yukimura “幸村”, Sanada Yukimura “真田幸村”, actual name Sanada Nobushige, Nobushige was one of the greatest samurai of the Sengoku Period, known as the “Crimson Demon of War” for his blood red banners and red armour, he was also recognized as “Japan Finest Warrior” and even the “Last Sengoku Hero” by his peers. In the background is kamon of Sanada clan “Rokumonsen”.

Senecalligraphy comes with a new style bringing the concept of traditional Japanese Calligraphy with a modern touch of streetwear that you can use for any needs The calligraphy : 『ゴーイング マリー, Going Marry』

The map of Okinawa main island in Okinawa Prefecture (沖縄県) of Japan (not including other islands in Okinawa Prefecture), in watercolor style, below the map is Okinawa in Kanji (沖縄) and GPS coordinate of Okinawa Prefecture, 26°12′45″N 127°40′51″E.

Akagi (赤城/あかぎ, Red Castle in Japanese) was an aircraft carrier built for the IJN, named after Mount Akagi in present-day Gunma Prefecture. Though she was laid down as an Amagi-class battlecruiser, Akagi was converted to an aircraft carrier while still under construction to comply with the terms of the Washington Naval Treaty. Akagi participated in the Battle of Midway in June 1942. After bombarding American forces on the atoll, Akagi and the other carriers were attacked by aircraft from Midway and the carriers Enterprise, Hornet, and Yorktown. Dive bombers from Enterprise severely damaged Akagi. When it became obvious she could not be saved, she was scuttled by Japanese destroyers to prevent her from falling into enemy hands.

大和魂 “Yamato Damashii” meaning “Japanese Spirit”, it is a Japanese term that refers to the cultural values and characteristics of the Japanese people. Edo period writers and samurai used it to augment and support the Bushido concept of honor and valor. Japanese nationalists propagandized Yamato damashii – “the brave, daring, and indomitable spirit of Japanese people” – as one of the key Japanese military-political doctrines in the Showa period.

極, "Ji" in Chinese, "Kyoku" in Japaneses, meaning "Ultimate" in both Chinese and Japanese language, in calligraphy Style.

Stick it out! Shred some snow, powder snow snowboarding in Japan! The perfect snow in the world.

" Nana korobi, ya oki " fall down seven times get up eight. Japanese proverb

Tegata are autographs from famous sumo wrestlers in form of handprints and calligraphed signatures. This design features the famous sumo wrestler Terunofuji.

Fujin '風神' is Japanese god of the wind, and Raijin '雷神' is Japanese god of lightning, thunder and storms in the Shinto religion and mythology, both are among the eldest Shinto gods. Fujin is often portrayed as a terrifying demon-looking spirit , resembling a red headed green-skinned humanoid wearing a leopard skin, carrying a large bag of winds on his shoulders; and Raijin is typically depicted as a demon-looking spirit beating drums to create thunder, usually with the symbol tomoe drawn on the drums. In Japanese art, Fujin and Raijin are often depicted together. The kanji behind Fujin and Raijin is '風' meaning wind, and '雷' meaning thunder; at the back is a three-fold tomoe symbol that often used as kamon or symbol by Shinto Shrine.

IJN Musashi (武藏/むさし) was one of the two Yamato-class battleships, built for the IJN, beginning in the late 1930s, named after the former Japanese province. Commissioned in mid 1942, Musashi was modified to serve as the flagship of the Combined Fleet, and spent the rest of the year working up.

本多平八郎忠勝: Honda Heihachiro Tadakatsu, or Honda Tadakatsu, 東國無雙: The Unmatched Warrior of the East, 無傷闘神: Warrior of Zero Injury, In the background is the kamon of Honda, Honda tachi aoi (本多立ち葵) or "Honda standing wild ginger", follow by the weapon Tonbokiri (蜻蛉切), and his falg Hon-monji (本文字) or "Letter Hon".

Calligraphy art of Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信), below the kanji is the samurai signature of Kenshin and the kamon of Uesugi clan, Uesugi sasa. In the background is the statue of Uesugi Kenshin at Kasugayama Castle, the primary fortress of the Kenshin during the Sengoku period.

幸福 (Xing Fu in Chinese, Kofuku/Shiawase in Japanese), is a Chinese and Japanese word meaning "Happiness". The term happiness in Chinese/Japanese is a feeling, it does not depend on the state of people's lives, but depends on the mentality of people.

少林 しょうりん (Shaolin) in Japanese style calligraphy writing. Suitable for people who like or practice kung fu or chinese martial arts.

The map of Aichi Prefecture (愛知県) of Japan, in watercolor style, below the map is Aichi in Kanji (愛知) and GPS coordinate of Ishikawa Prefecture, 35°10′49″N 136°54′23″E.

Ukiyo-e of Akechi Mitsuhide (明智光秀) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Mitsuhide in elegant accoutrements, with a book writen about the consequences of a ruler's disregard of his subjects, and his katana behind him. Behind is the kamon of Akechi clan, with calligraphy kanji of Akechi Mitsuhide, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.

The map of Shiga Prefecture (滋賀県) of Japan, in watercolor style, below the map is Shiga in Kanji (滋賀) and GPS coordinate of Shiga Prefecture, 35°00′16″N 135°52′07″E.

Ukiyo-e of Morimoto Gidayu (森本義太夫), by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Morimoto wearing full armor, gazing at the enemy arrow which has pierced his left arm. Behind is the kamon of Morimoto family, with calligraphy kanji of Morimoto Gidayu, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.

The map of Mie Prefecture (三重県) of Japan, in watercolor style, below the map is Mie in Kanji (三重) and GPS coordinate of Mie Prefecture, 34°43′49″N 136°30′31″E.

Japanese Calligraphy Art