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The Japanese Paper Place will be hosting a pop-up shop at Union Station, downtown Toronto from November 1st to 4th!Image by @torontounionThe shop is a part of "Next Stop: Japan", a cultural event guid … read more

Our Annual Washi Artists' Sale is back again this year on Saturday, December 2nd!This event is in support of artists who are dedicated washi users, and also provides the perfect opportunity for you to … read more

So much back-to-school hype focuses on stationery, back packs, and new shoes, but what about back-to-school for the college and university crowd? Especially the art students! You want to prepare your … read more

Since The Japanese Paper Place began 41 years ago, washi has been increasingly perceived as a versatile material by artists, conservators, and designers. Many have developed their own unique ways of u … read more

When you look at a clean, evenly white sheet of paper, do you ever wonder how it gets that way? Have you noticed that the best washi isn’t really white? We know that the basic process of harvesti … read more

Cherry blossom season is known as one of the most beautiful times of the year in Japan. Every spring, the country is transformed into a pink and white wonderland as cherry trees burst into bloom, and … read more