The recently discovered writing was apparently brought to Japan by a Japanese emissary. The manuscript is a compilation of commentaries, known as Lunyu Yishu (the elucidation of the meaning of the ...
The Japanese convey their hopes for the new year through kakizome, the ritualized first calligraphy writing of the year. Kakizome, meaning "first writing," occurs within the initial days of the year.
From the very first week of the new year, South Burlington High School Japanese program students have been delighted with the ...