Mr Kubo Seiichi is the chairman of the Hosokawa paper Preservation Society. He has been making the traditional paper with his wife faithfully for more than 60 years. His son…

Mr Kikuchi Hiroshi is making the big Japanese Paint paper (日本画紙全紙=160cmx78cm), using local high-quality Nasu Kozo. That size is already quite rare because of the difficulty of making. It is…

Mr Kikuchi Daisuke keeps challenging various Washi capability with a strong passion. In his showroom, people can realize the many uses of Washi and its potentiality, including paper-thread fabric. His…

In history, only five artisans were certified as the living national treasure of Washi. Mr Tanino Takenobu is one of them. Although he retired in 2017 because of his health…

Although Mr Kano Takeshi is categorized in the slightly younger generation of Washi artisans, he is already top class skilled artisan. His experience and deep understanding of overall Washi is…

Mr Sawamura Masashi is the most aged active artisan in Japan, has more than 70 years experience. He is over 90 years old, but still very energized. He makes "Hon-Mino-shi(本美濃紙)",…

The calligraphy paper was the foundation product of industrialization of the Kawanoe city (current Shikokuchūo city). Mr Fujiwara Shunji is the last artisan of the handmade calligraphy paper. Although the…

The name of the workshop "Uda Takeo" is the name of the grandfather of the current artisan.  The 3rd Mr Uda Hideyuki has been challenging many kinds of papers because…