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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

April has turned out to be a busy month for The Japanese Paper Place! Along with the two pop-up shops we announced earlier, we will be hosting another one as a part of MUJI Community Market, … read more

Print Day in May is an annual, global celebration of printmaking taking place on the first Saturday in May and is open to all. On that day, tens of thousands of printmakers around the world make print … read more