Yame Washi is the biggest Washi production district in Kyushu. In the golden age, there were 1,800 houses for Washi making. At present, 6 workshops are still active. They are…

The Sekishū Washi was the first Washi listed the UNESCO Intangible Culture Heritage in 2009. At present, four workshops inherit their traditional. They cultivate Kozo locally. The Sekishū-Kozo, mainly Aoso…

Kanazawa, the capital of Kaga, was the big castle city of the Lord clan Maeda. There were high and wide demands for papers since the end of the 16C. Futamata…

Tōzan Washi making started at the end of the 12th century by order of the Fujiwara clan who had strong govern in this area. The word “Tōzan” means “East Mountain”,…

In the 1830s, Mr Tanaka Sahei trained Washi making method in Tosa and brought it back to the village. Generally, Washi production place is located in deep mountains. However, this…

The Gokayama traditional houses and country life in snow country is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here in winter, the village is covered by heavy snow, therefore indoor…