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Shonomori 書の杜
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Shonomori 書の杜

Preserving the Art and Spirit of Japanese Calligraphy

Shonomori was created to help preserve and share the cultural legacy of Japanese calligraphy. As a specialised digital archive, it gives artists, collectors, and institutions a place to gather and view calligraphy works from anywhere. By supporting exhibitions, events, and artist stories, Shonomori helps keep the art of the brush visible, accessible, and alive for future generations.

Browse the Collection

Shonomori helps bring calligraphy into the digital age, creating a place where works can be stored, viewed, and appreciated by wider audiences.

Framed Works

Clean, modern presentations of calligraphy suited for galleries, homes, and contemporary spaces.

Hanging Scrolls

Traditional mounted works designed for seasonal display, quiet reflection, and cultural atmosphere.

Abstract Ink

Expressive compositions where brush, ink, and movement become the subject.

Kanji Works

Character-based pieces that reveal meaning, rhythm, and strength through each stroke.

Online Gallery

Saigyo 'Sanka-shu' 西行『山家集』 — Shinya Yamazaki Saigyo 'Sanka-shu' 西行『山家集』 Shinya Yamazaki Framed Works Shumei From the I Ching 襲明「易経」より — Daisetu Fujimori Shumei From the I Ching 襲明「易経」より Daisetu Fujimori Hanging Scrolls Masaoka Shiki, "Tea Blossoms" 正岡子規「茶の花」 — Ken Nishida Masaoka Shiki, "Tea Blossoms" 正岡子規「茶の花」 Ken Nishida Framed Works Saigyo,Sankashu 西行「山家集」 — Toko Sajiki Saigyo,Sankashu 西行「山家集」 Toko Sajiki Hanging Scrolls Kanka（Inspiration） 感化 — Hosho Sagawa Kanka（Inspiration） 感化 Hosho Sagawa Framed Works A Passage from Saikontan 菜根譚一節 — Kan Sakano A Passage from Saikontan 菜根譚一節 Kan Sakano Framed Works Harmony and Amity 和気藹々 — Shozan Kinjo Harmony and Amity 和気藹々 Shozan Kinjo Hanging Scrolls A Haiku by Ryōkan 良寛の句 — Daiyu Kawamoto A Haiku by Ryōkan 良寛の句 Daiyu Kawamoto Hanging Scrolls A Classical Chinese Five-Character Quatrain 五言絶句 — Hodo Kawasaki A Classical Chinese Five-Character Quatrain 五言絶句 Hodo Kawasaki Framed Works The Path of Benevolence 仁所適 — Akira Okumura The Path of Benevolence 仁所適 Akira Okumura A Classical Chinese Five-Character Quatrain 五言絶句 — Hakusui Arinobu A Classical Chinese Five-Character Quatrain 五言絶句 Hakusui Arinobu Hanging Scrolls A Haiku by Kyoshi Takahama 高浜虚子の句 — Taishu Abe A Haiku by Kyoshi Takahama 高浜虚子の句 Taishu Abe Framed Works

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Supported by Toyogakuso

Shonomori is connected to Toyogakuso — 東洋額装株式会社 — a Japanese specialist in hyōsō, framing, restoration, and exhibition support. Their work helps protect calligraphy, ink painting, and other treasured works so they can be preserved, presented, and passed on with care.

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