Calligraphy

Updated at 2024-04-20

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Shinzo Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan, was born into a political family. He has publicly showcased his calligraphy skills on numerous occasions after taking office, demonstrating his rich cultural upbringing. In the aftermath of the 2018 Hualien Earthquake, Mr. Abe gifted Taiwan a handwritten hanging scroll with the words "Taiwan Jiayou," highlighting the deep friendship between the two countries. Chinese calligraphy spread to Japan as early as the 6th century A.DThe unique Japanese calligraphy style was heavily influenced by Chinese Buddhism and Zen Buddism. Popular scripts in Japan include seal, clerical, cursive, semi-cursive, and regular. This gift is a work created by Mr. Abe.

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Hajime Sasaki Director of the Youth Division of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

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Japan

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