Japan Calligraphy Association: Learn Gently - Calligraphy for Haiku and Tanka, Complete 3 Volumes Volume 1: Basic Techniques Volume 2: Practical Work Creation - Haiku Edition Volume 3: Practical Work Creation - Tanka Edition Supervised and edited by Keisen Kamikubo, Mizuho Nakamuro, Seihou Morimoto, Emiko Yoshikawa, and Naoki Okada. The four teachers are renowned Kana calligraphers who have also been active in the Nitten exhibition. ◆ You can deeply learn Kana for tanka and haiku, and the content allows you to learn up to creating your own works. First, in Volume 1, learn the basic techniques of Kana under the guidance of Naoki Okada. You will learn everything from how to hold the brush used for Kana to the basics of creating works. In Volume 2, using haiku by Basho and others, as well as modern haiku as subjects, 16 points of Kana creation are selected for detailed lessons. In Volume 3, using modern tanka as subjects, lessons are given on 20 selected points for Kana works. ◆ I believe this is a good course for learning Kana calligraphy. It covers a wide range of content, including Kana basics and concrete examples of creating works. ◆ As shown in the uploaded photos. As shown in the uploaded photos. Please understand that there will be signs of age. There are some stains and dirt on the box, as well as minor tears. The text on the spine of the course books is slightly faded due to sun exposure, but the instructional materials and books themselves are in good condition. (Please note that this is subjective and depends on individual perception.) Also, the instructional materials are clean and have no writing in them. The instructional materials are clean and in good condition. Correctional guidance is not available. Those who are concerned about dirt are asked to refrain from bidding. As this is a stored item, the covers have discoloration and dirt due to age. The title has some fading and scuffing due to age and dirt, but the instructional materials are clean and in good condition. ◆ As shown in the uploaded photos. I have reviewed the pages, but please forgive any oversights.