If you're not familiar with washi tape, it is a decorative, lightweight tape made out of rice paper. It's easy to work with, ...

If you're unfamiliar with washi tape, this crafting material is a type of decorative tape that's traditionally made from Japanese paper. It functions similarly to masking tape but is not as sticky ...

The red of the GMT hand draws its inspiration from the kozo fruit of the same mulberry trees that are used to create washi paper. Grand Seiko. The SBGJ283’s dial has a crinkle-like texture and an ...

Until Japan modernized and westernized in the Meiji era (1868–1912), washi was the ubiquitous paper in Japan. It’s not just versatile; it’s eco-friendly.

With the help of new-generation paper artisans, a 125-year-old Japanese paper company is breathing new life into an age-old washi tradition.

ECHIZEN, japan >> Kawakami Gozen, the goddess of paper, continues to inspire craftspeople in the Goka area of Echizen, Fukui prefecture, where the streets are lined with papermaking workshops.

Washi, traditional Japanese handmade paper, has a fascinating history that goes back more than 1,000 years. Its name in Japanese is an amalgam of the words wa, meaning Japanese, and shi, meaning ...

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Japanese watchmakers Citizen are rolling out two new limited-edition additions to their Iconic Nature Collection. Created with delicate Tosa Washi paper on the ...

Washi is an artisanal paper, known for its distinctive texture and durability. It's handmade using techniques passed down through generations, making every sheet unique. An echo of an age-old ...

For over 1,000 years, Japan has produced some of the world’s finest paper, using strong natural fibers and exceptional production techniques passed down through the generations. Japanese handmade ...

Japanese paper, known as washi, is attractively textured and extremely durable. In Japan, it's used in everything from sliding doors to banknotes. Paper first arrived from China around the 7th ...

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.