Setouchi, a coastal region stretching across Japan’s inland sea, is a destination rich in natural beauty, cultural heritage, and immersive experiences. Known for its islands, historic landmarks, and ...

Try washi papermaking, craft your own porcelain or rework broken pottery as kintsugi art. Then, after sipping bitter matcha as part of a traditional tea ceremony, enjoy the outdoor pool or nibble ...

Highlights include a bespoke washi paper-making workshop with a master craftsman, a hands-on Kintsugi experience to restore pottery with gold-infused lacquer, and a tranquil Japanese tea ceremony in a ...

and "washi" papermaking. Unlike similar places, Gokayama also produced, in secret from the shogunate, saltpeter. This chemical was used to make gunpowder for firearms for the Kaga Clan ...

On the final day, March 15, he will collaborate with Hamada Washi, a master of traditional Tosa washi paper-making, blending their crafts into a one-of-a-kind creation. To mark the occasion, ...

Papermaking, a cornerstone of human civilization and one of China's Four Great Inventions, exemplifies the enduring legacy of ancient ingenuity in shaping modern materials science. Originating ...

CU Boulder is an ideal place for me.” 1. What is washi paper, and how did you decide to make it a central focus of one of your research projects? I was first struck by the strength and versatility of ...

That same year, the new Meiji government issued Japan’s first national banknotes, made from Echizen washi. The paper-making division of the Treasury Printing Bureau enshrined the spirit of ...

Craftsmanship and Scenic Beauty Day two began at Echizen Washi Village in the Imadate area, a center of Japan’s 1,500-year-old papermaking tradition. At the Papyrus House, the tour participants tried ...

Tosa washi paper has been produced for over a thousand ... In addition to the machine papermaking process, artisans painstakingly prepare the raw materials by hand. The company was founded by ...