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 ...

A washi designer combines huge sheets of washi with lighting to enliven open architectural spaces. Stoles made from dyed, washi-woven textile are the amalgamation of traditional Kyoto chic.

But Kurita wanted to make it even better. To produce the new material, the researchers took sheets of washi from an artisan ...

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 kind of paper made at Fukunishi Washi Honpo is called “uda” and ... spread out on a board and hung to dry in the yard. Each sheet of paper measures 145 centimeters in length and 32 ...

an intricately decorated lacquer bowl or even a humble sheet of washi paper. Immerse yourself in the heart of Hokuriku, where rich landscapes shape vibrant cuisine, spirituality, and craftsmanship.