About Washi Paper 1

Tosa washi paper

Tosa Washi is a thin paper made from mulberry, the traditional raw material for Japanese paper. Mr. Takaoka's predecessor was inspired by Western paper-making machines and was the first in Japan to make machine-made Japanese paper. Those time-honored machines are still operated by skilled craftsmen. Although it is a machine, the craftsmen's painstaking work produces delicate and beautiful Japanese paper. This paper has unevenness due to the intertwining of long fibers, which also gives pictures and photographs a warm and soft look.

Mino washi paper

Mino Washi is made mainly from a plant called Kozo, and because the plant's fibers are intertwined, it is thin but strong and has a long lifespan. This transparent wave pattern is an ancient Japanese pattern called Seigaiha, and is created by dripping water onto freshly made paper. Handmade paper is characterized by its deep flavor, with natural edges.

Mino registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Property

This video is an introduction to Mino Washi paper. It may differ from the actual product.

Ise washi paper

Ise washi paper has been made in Ise since the early Meiji period in order to distribute amulets for Ise Grand Shrine throughout Japan. Ise Grand Shrine is a place that has attracted faith as a spiritual home.
Since our founding in 1899 (Meiji 32), we have been producing pure and elegant Japanese paper for Ise Shrine.
Ise washi paper has been developed over more than a century in response to the rigorous requirements of the Ise Grand Shrine.
Currently, with the development of inkjet printing technology, the possibilities for beautifully printing Ise washi paper with inkjet printing have expanded dramatically.

Echizen washi paper

Echizen washi paper - handmade This is a type of washi paper made in the Echizen area of ​​Fukui Prefecture and has a history of over 1,500 years. It was designated a traditional craft in 1976. The Tenpyo 9th year (737 AD) Shosoin documents "Shakyo Kanshige" already contain references to Echizen, showing the high level of technology of Echizen washi paper. In the Meiji period, the government's securities paper developed by Echizen paper craftsmen was recognized and adopted as the official paper for the Treaty of Versailles. And the banknotes that are familiar to us in our daily lives are made based on Echizen washi technology.