Creators Voice

Stories from artists creating new possibilities, while inheriting traditions from across the length and breadth of Japan.

Creators Voice

Stories from artists creating new possibilities, while inheriting traditions from across the length and breadth of Japan.

Preserving valuable letterpress printing that had supported the printing culture

ORGAN Letterpress Printing Room Ms. Kafumi Naono

Passing down the tradition of Japanese paper is as important as making it

Hosokawa Washi Paper Ms. Hiroko Tanino

I want my customers to use my paper for interior decoration, not just for special occasions

Ideha Washi Ms. Tomoko Takahashi

Creating heartwarming atmosphere with Gassan Washi lamps

Gassan Washi Akari Artist Ms. Mayumi Seino

I studied in Kyoto, and I became independent in Yamagata. I would like to share the charm of washi in familiar forms

Gassan Washi Kamiya Sakuzaemon Ms. Naoko Shibuya

While inheriting the tradition of washi—handmade Japanese paper, I keep improving colors and materials

Gassan Washi Oisawa Kobo Sampo Mr. Kazuyuki Miura

Gaining insights from papermaking

Sanjigami Washi Mr. Makoto Okuno and Mrs. Kayo Okuno

Bringing traditional techniques and Japanese spirit into the new paper clothes

Nishinouchi Washi Mr. Seiki Kikuchi

I would like to have a diverse selection of washi for artists to use, and for interior design

Igarashi Seishi Co. Ltd. Mr. Kozo Igarashi

Expressing my ideas through the potentiality of washi—traditional Japanese paper

ARATA Mr. Hiroya Nakamura