🗺️ Higashichichibu Village, the hometown of Washi, Handmade Paper Making Experience

Washi is a traditional paper with a long history in Japan. The handmade paper-making technique known as "Hosokawa-gami," passed down through generations in the Higashichichibu region, has been registered as an important national intangible cultural asset, and its value is recognized worldwide. In the "Home of Washi," you can experience the traditional paper-making technique that has been passed down for about 1300 years through hands-on paper-making activities, allowing you to understand and feel the history and charm of washi. Home of Washi