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Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi faces backlash over calligraphy comments

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Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi received online criticism for celebrating Japan's calligraphy tradition, known as shodo, without acknowledging its origins in China. The backlash occurred after UNESCO nominated shodo for its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, alongside other nominations like Chinese cuisine and Spanish music. Takaichi's social media post sparked debate about the art form's historical connections. AI

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Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi faces backlash over calligraphy comments

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Eve Qiao ·

    Sanae Takaichi slammed online for praising calligraphy without mentioning China

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has faced backlash online after writing a social media post celebrating Japan’s shodo calligraphy without mentioning its Chinese roots. On Thursday, Unesco released this year’s nominations for inclusion on its Representative List of the Inta…

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