Category Archives: China

Gyoban on the porch

Posted on June 9, 2016 by jyourist

JB has been making gyobans lately. He has made them for friends and family and just finished one for us which we hung on the back porch. We first saw a gyoban when we were in Japan visiting Basho’s grave. … Continue reading →

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Dishu: Ground Calligraphy

Posted on January 26, 2014 by jyourist

The word dishu comes from di meaning “square” or “earth” and shu meaning “book” or “writing,” hence “earth writing” or “ground calligraphy,” writing on the ground using water as ink. Thousands of calligraphers are at work daily all through China, … Continue reading →

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