Japanese calligraphers

was a quiet and unorthodox Sōtō Zen Buddhist monk who lived much of his life as a hermit. Ryōkan is remembered for his poetry and calligraphy, which present the essence of Zen life.

Japanese calligrapher (1565-1614)

Japanese diplomat (1828-1905)

Japanese politician, mixed martial artist, singer, and actor

samurai of the Bakumatsu period (1836–1888)

Japanese poet and calligrapher (1924–1991)

was the pseudonym for a noted artist and epicure during the early to mid-Shōwa period of Japan. His real name was , but he is best known by his artistic name, Rosanjin. A man of many talents, Rosanjin was also a calligrapher, ceramicist, engraver, painter, lacquer artist and restaurateur.

The term Sanseki (三跡) or "three [brush] traces" is used in Japanese to refer to a group of three famous Heian period calligraphers:

Japanese painter (1866–1943)

Japanese painter

The term Sanpitsu (三筆) or "three brushes" is used in Japanese to refer to a group of three famous Heian period calligraphers: