What is Pocket Shodo?

Pocket Shodo is a mobile app that lets you experience traditional Japanese calligraphy right on your smartphone. Using just your finger, you can recreate authentic brush techniques such as strokes, flicks, stops, and pressure, giving you the feeling of writing with a real calligraphy brush.

All features are completely free to use! If you run out of virtual calligraphy paper, you can replenish it by watching a short video advertisement.

Main Features

Calligraphy Editor

• Enjoy Japanese calligraphy on a full-screen sheet of traditional calligraphy paper.
• The number of sheets is limited, but you can replenish them by watching video advertisements.
• Save your artwork once you're satisfied with your masterpiece.

Artwork Gallery

• Browse all of your saved calligraphy pieces in one place.
• Experience a nostalgic atmosphere that many people in Japan will instantly recognize.

Artwork Preview

• Tap any artwork in your gallery to view it in full screen.
• The preview screen includes the following features:

Create Collage Images

• Place your artwork onto original backgrounds designed exclusively for the app.
• Enjoy creative expressions unique to Japanese calligraphy, such as New Year's First Calligraphy (Kakizome) or Confession, and many more.

Share on Social Media

• Easily share both your artwork and collage images on your favorite social media platforms.
• Why not post your goals for the day each morning in beautiful calligraphy?

Home Screen Widget

• Display your favorite masterpiece as a widget on your smartphone's home screen.
• Keep important messages—such as your New Year's resolution—visible every day so you never lose sight of your goals.