Akagawa's unique style of art, where thousands of intricately interwoven kana meld to form larger images, is informed by her work as a calligrapher.

[9] With these subtle works, which can take months to produce, Akagawa revitalizes a heritage while demonstrating how influential this system of writing still is in the modern world.

Kaoru Akagawa presents her works on kana art in a wide range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional pieces.

In these works, Akagawa transcends the traditional form of kana, transforming the characters into visual art objects.

[11] Akagawa was highly pregnant when she started her master studies at SOAS and gave birth to her first child during her Christmas holiday.