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Most conversations about paper focus on what goes on the paper. But more frequently, we are answering questions about what adhesives to use with Japanese paper. Questions like, “Do I have to use … read more

In the village of Oguni, located in Niigata Prefecture of Japan, washi production has been passed down through families for over 300 years. It started as winter work for regional farmers, isolate … read more

Are you a printmaker looking for a fun and inspiring way to spend your weekend? Print Day in May is an annual, global celebration of printmaking taking place on the first Saturday in May and is o … read more

Great news! The Japanese Paper Place will be hosting a pop-up shop at 47th Annual Wayzgoose Book Arts Fair on Saturday April 26, 2025 in Grimsby. The Wayzgoose Book Arts Fair was started i … read more

The sudden death of Mr. Kawakatsu, owner of Wazome Kogei, and the subsequent closure of this studio, has left us deeply saddened. Wazome Kogei was one of the last remaining Katazome-shi production stu … read more

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Mr. Kawakatsu, owner of one of the last remaining Katazome-shi production studios, has recently passed away. Tragically, without a successor, the Wazome K … read more