JOAKE Journal

Shodo, the Japanese Way of Writing. More than a mere aesthetic skill, Shodo is an inner journey, a way to connect mind, body, and spirit through the act of writing, leaving a unique and unrepeatable mark on the paper.

From a niche phenomenon to a global pop culture behemoth, manga – and their animated counterpart, anime – have won over readers and viewers of all ages, in every corner of the planet.