Japanese handmade paper, known as washi is still made in some areas of Japan and used in painting, calligraphy, origami, and other traditional art forms. Recently, contemporary Japanese artists have ...

Echizen City in Fukui Prefecture is a major center for washi paper production. There, papermaker Igarashi Masami created "Food Paper," combining produce like potatoes or onions – mainly ...

The tape is made with premium washi paper, ensuring it tears easily and sticks well without leaving residue. The set includes 6 different sizes of tape, from wide to thin, making it perfect for a ...

Tosa washi paper has been produced for over a thousand years, primarily in the Kochi Prefecture town of Ino. It is considered one of Japan's three major washi papers, alongside Echizen washi from ...

Japanese washi paper has been a staple in traditional Japanese arts and construction for centuries. This paper is crafted ...

This stunning sheet of paper was collected by Sir Harry Parkes, British Ambassador to Japan, in 1870. It was one of about 1000 paper items collected as part of an investigation of Japanese ...

YOSHINO, Nara Prefecture—As the winter chill sets in, the production of traditional “washi” paper is in full swing at a historic workshop here. Winter is the best season for paper making ...

is a focus for washi paper production and tourism. Amid the greenery of the precinct is yet another shrine dedicated to the legendary creator of washi, Kawakami Gozen. The shrine traces its ...