The Journey of Japanese calligraphy Artist MADARA
MADARA is a master of Japanese calligraphy, the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy. They started practicing it at the age of five. With guidance from a certified master of the All Japan Calligraphy Federation, MADARA improved their skills in this ancient and important art. As a young artist, they joined many exhibitions and competitions, won awards, and gained recognition for their great talent.
In 2000, when MADARA was 28 years old, they discovered Hisseki-gaku ( Graphology ). This is the scientific study of handwriting to understand personality, relationships, and behavior. MADARA became very interested in Hisseki-jutsu, a method that helps people change their luck by adjusting how they write.
MADARA saw a way to connect this method with the beauty and spirit of Japanese calligraphy. They started creating a new kind of art that combines tradition with new ideas. By using Hisseki-jutsu in Japanese calligraphy, MADARA expanded the meaning of Japanese calligraphy and gave it a new purpose.
The Unique Art of Hisseki-jutsu Calligraphy（ ” Hisseki-jutsu Shodo ” in Japanese）
Hisseki-jutsu is more than just a handwriting technique. It is a special practice from Japan that helps improve different aspects of life, such as health, wealth, success, and talent. By carefully shaping characters with these goals in mind, Hisseki-jutsu helps people bring these positive qualities into their lives.
MADARA applied this method to writing personal names, leading to the creation of ” naming art “—a form of Japanese calligraphy used to design name plaques for newborns in Japan. These plaques are believed to bring good fortune to a child’s future and became very popular. At the peak of demand, MADARA received up to 400 orders a day, creating over 800,000 name artworks over 18 years.
As the only Japanese calligraphy artist in Japan to master both traditional calligraphy and Hisseki-jutsu, MADARA’s skills are truly unique. Today, MADARA works as the Japanese calligraphy artist for KANJI TOKYO, creating custom artworks filled with wishes for success, happiness, and prosperity. Each piece—whether a name or a meaningful word—is carefully crafted, blending the beauty of Japanese calligraphy with the power of Hisseki-jutsu.
MADARA’s art is more than just something beautiful to look at. It is a meaningful expression of hope and positivity, deeply connected to Japanese tradition.