a pragmatist who has devoted nearly half his life to the generations-old washi (Japanese handmade paper) craft.

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.

As the name suggests, the timepiece draws inspiration from the traditional art of making Washi paper — the latest chapter in the watchmaker’s journey in paying homage Japanese artisanal arts.

Kochi Prefecture--In a town famed for its production of traditional Japanese “washi” since the Heian Period (794-1185), the president of a printing company based here knows a lot about paper.

ECHIZEN, Fukui Prefecture--A “grand experiment” has kicked off here to preserve manga paintings for 1,000 years using special “washi” paper from ... Some of Japan’s leading comic ...

Contemporary artist Nagata Tetsuya has created a new art form using wooden wagashi molds and handmade washi. His reinvention of tradition has garnered acclaim both in Japan and abroad.