Calligraphy Student

A Japanese schoolchild in Tokyo practises calligraphy. The Japanese written language employs Chinese characters plus two native syllabic scripts. Japanese use all forms of modern writing instruments, but the traditional brush is the basis for calligraphy instruction. Good handwriting is revered in Japan as a key to the writer's whole character.

J.Corash/United Nations

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Japan; Japanese Language

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