In this village by the pristine waters of the Niyodo River, a small manufacturer of Japanese paper has won global recognition ...

Washi is a traditional Japanese craft where artisans handcraft paper made from mulberry trees. This paper has been produced for centuries and is distinctly Japanese. Think of a Japanese lantern, shoji ...

ECHIZEN, Fukui Prefecture--A “grand experiment” has kicked off here to preserve manga paintings for 1,000 years using special “washi” paper from the town. The aim is to determine for how ...

Think of a Japanese lantern, shoji screen room divider or calligraphy paper, and what you’re picturing is made of washi. The paper has a delicate, textured appearance, which makes it the perfect ...

Grand Seiko has unveiled the SBGJ283, a new regional and limited-edition reference with the nickname of “Washi Paper.” As the name suggests, the timepiece draws inspiration from the ...