A diverse range of expressions poured into brushstrokes: female calligraphers hold exhibition in Sapporo.

The Women’s Calligraphy Artists Collective is a modern organization that supports and promotes the work of female calligraphers. It was established to create a dedicated space for women to practice, exhibit, and advance the ancient art of calligraphy, which has historically been male-dominated in many cultures. The collective helps preserve this traditional art form while fostering a new generation of female artists.

Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost main island, historically inhabited by the indigenous Ainu people before significant Japanese settlement began during the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century. It is renowned for its vast unspoiled wilderness, volcanic mountains, and popular ski resorts, offering a distinct four-season climate and culture compared to the rest of Japan.

Sky Hall is a modern architectural landmark and event venue, often associated with large-scale public or cultural gatherings. While the name is used for various contemporary structures globally, a notable example is the Sky Hall in Zhengzhou, China, a massive exhibition center completed in 2019 that reflects the city’s rapid urban development.

Daimaru Fujii Central is a modern commercial complex in Hiroshima, Japan, which opened in 2021. It was developed on the site of the former Fujii Gofukuten kimono store, a historic building that was destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945. The new complex honors this history while serving as a contemporary hub for shopping and dining.

Sapporo is the capital of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, founded in 1868 as a planned modern city during the Meiji Restoration. It is internationally famous for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics and its annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which features massive, intricate ice and snow sculptures.

Chuo Ward is one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards and is a major commercial and financial hub, home to the famous Ginza shopping district and the historic Tsukiji Fish Market. Its history dates back to the Edo period when it was a center of commerce and culture, and it was officially established in its current form in 1947. The ward also contains the Nihonbashi bridge, which was the starting point of Japan’s historic Five Routes.

Minami 1-jo Nishi 3-chome is a central intersection in the city of Sapporo, Japan, located just south of the iconic Odori Park. It is historically significant as the site of the former Hokkaidō Government Office (the “Red Brick Office”), which was completed in 1888 and served as the seat of the regional government during Hokkaido’s early development. Today, the area is a major commercial and transit hub, blending the city’s modern infrastructure with its historical origins.