Naoko Mikami

Naoko Mikami is a leading calligrapher and translator in the field of Japanese martial arts and traditional culture. She creates calligraphy for dojos and meditation centres in Japan and abroad. 

She is the founder of Suiboku Gallery and frequently collaborates with martial arts federations and prominent publications focused on Budo, Zen, and Wellness. Her work can be found in public and private spaces throughout the world. 

Former director of Art Curator Japan, she nowadays works primarily on her own calligraphy career.