{"id":12876,"date":"2016-12-15T17:17:07","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T08:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=12876"},"modified":"2020-11-17T03:00:48","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T18:00:48","slug":"japanese-traditional-paper-ozu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/japanese-traditional-paper-ozu\/","title":{"rendered":"Ozu Washi: Traditional Japanese Paper Store in Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The traditional Japanese <strong><em>washi<\/em> paper<\/strong> has been made in Japan for centuries. Discover with us the incredible stationery Ozu Washi, that keeps alife this tradition at the very center of the modern great city of Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/17021437\/washi_paper-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Washi paper on a tatami floor\" class=\"wp-image-74724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/17021437\/washi_paper-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/17021437\/washi_paper-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/17021437\/washi_paper-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/17021437\/washi_paper-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/17021437\/washi_paper.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Washi<\/em> paper on a tatami \u00a9 Joachim Ducos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p1 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Japanese Washi Paper, Listed of UNESCO Intangible Heritage Items<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite Japanese products and artisan specialities is <strong><em>washi<\/em> paper<\/strong> &#8211; it is beautiful, natural and comes in a large variety of patterns and designs. Washi is a <strong>traditional style of paper<\/strong> that is made in Japan.\u00a0Its meaning literally shows how Japanese it is, as <em>&#8220;wa&#8221;<\/em> means Japanese, and <em>&#8220;shi&#8221;<\/em> means paper. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022607\/washi_papel_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"How washi paper is made\" data-id=\"74726\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022607\/washi_papel_1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/japanese-traditional-paper-ozu\/washi_papel_1\/\" class=\"wp-image-74726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022607\/washi_papel_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022607\/washi_papel_1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022607\/washi_papel_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022607\/washi_papel_1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022607\/washi_papel_1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022650\/washi_papel2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Materials used for the washi paper\" data-id=\"74727\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022650\/washi_papel2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/japanese-traditional-paper-ozu\/washi_papel2\/\" class=\"wp-image-74727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022650\/washi_papel2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022650\/washi_papel2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022650\/washi_papel2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022650\/washi_papel2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/17022650\/washi_papel2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Making this traditional Japanese paper \u00a9 Joachim Ducos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In ancient times, <strong><em>washi <\/em>paper <\/strong>was made from the pulp of three plants: the <strong><a aria-label=\"paper mulberry (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Paper_mulberry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">paper mulberry<\/a>,<\/strong> the <strong><em>mitsumata<\/em> bush <\/strong>or &#8220;paper bush&#8221; and the <strong><em>ganpi<\/em> bark<\/strong> or &#8220;paper fiber&#8221;. In some occasions, bamboo, hemp, rice or wheat can also be used. This unique manufacturing technique made it part of the Washi\u00a0is one of <strong>UNESCO&#8217;s Intangible Cultural Heritage Objects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get High-Quality Japanese Washi Paper in Tokyo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=15107\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193536\/ozu-shop-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ozu Washi, a traditional paper shop in Nihonbashi.\" class=\"wp-image-15107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193536\/ozu-shop-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193536\/ozu-shop-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193536\/ozu-shop-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Ozu Washi, a traditional paper shop in Nihonbashi.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are thinking of buying stationery products, you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/japanese-stationery\/\" class=\"ek-link\">a huge variety of shops in Tokyo<\/a> in order to fulfil your dreams. Nevertheless, if what you are looking for is high-quality washi paper, the best option is to visit <strong>Ozu Washi,<\/strong> one of the best <em>washi<\/em> shops in <strong>Nihonbashi since 1652.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=15118\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193614\/variety-of-washi.jpg\" alt=\"The interior of Ozu Washi\" class=\"wp-image-15118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193614\/variety-of-washi.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193614\/variety-of-washi-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>So many beautiful varieties of paper.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, it\u00a0is the best\u00a0store in the city for <em>washi <\/em>paper, which is much more\u00a0common in the countryside of Japan, as it was traditionally produced by farmers. For a densely populated city like Tokyo, a shop\u00a0of this calibre is a rare find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=15108\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193447\/ozu-shop-2.jpg\" alt=\"The interior of Ozu Washi\" class=\"wp-image-15108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193447\/ozu-shop-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193447\/ozu-shop-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193447\/ozu-shop-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The interior of Ozu Washi.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Hand-Made Paper of Ozu Washi Stationery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All the\u00a0paper is made in-house, through the<strong> handmade process<\/strong> which is believed\u00a0to have begun around <strong>700 A.D<\/strong>. during the <strong>Heian Period<\/strong>.\u00a0Ozu Washi <strong>has been\u00a0specializing in washi paper for more than 350 years<\/strong>. \u00a0The dedication and expertise to the art of paper production are very clear, from the quality of the products to the attentiveness of the staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ozu Washi <strong>specializes in\u00a0different kinds of paper, in all different sizes, colors and patterns.<\/strong> There are h<strong>undreds of different flat files <\/strong>and shelves that you can spend hours sorting through. There are also sets of smaller sheets of paper sold in rolls, between four and six\u00a0sheets, for lower prices &#8211; perfect for experimenting with patterns if you don&#8217;t want to commit to large sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washi, for Calligraphy, Ukiyo-e, and Origami!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Washi is used in many Japanese arts such as <strong><em>origami<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>shodo<\/em><\/strong> (calligraphy), <strong><em>ukiyo-e<\/em><\/strong>, and even to conserve and restore books. I personally love to use washi\u00a0for\u00a0decoration and artwork, as well as for giving gifts. The last time I was in Ozu Washi I was on a mission to find\u00a0gifts for friends who had never visited Japan before &#8211; \u00a0I was pleasantly surprised by how many perfect <strong>gifts <\/strong>I found. They have beautifully decorated boxes, wallets, purses, lamps, business card holders, tons of stationery, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193600\/great-gifts.jpg\" alt=\"souvenirs related with washi paper\" data-id=\"15117\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193600\/great-gifts.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/japanese-traditional-paper-ozu\/great-gifts\/\" class=\"wp-image-15117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193600\/great-gifts.jpg 650w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193600\/great-gifts-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Cute gifts for your friends and family back home.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193549\/congratulatory-cards.jpg\" alt=\"many cards of Washi paper\" data-id=\"15116\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193549\/congratulatory-cards.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/japanese-traditional-paper-ozu\/congratulatory-cards\/\" class=\"wp-image-15116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193549\/congratulatory-cards.jpg 675w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193549\/congratulatory-cards-375x500.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">So many cards to pick from at Ozu Washi!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though many of the Japanese\u00a0patterns people are interested in\u00a0are available in thousands of\u00a0shops around the city, I highly recommend stopping by this store if you are looking for <strong>traditional Japanese papers, stationery supplies, or gifts. <\/strong>Ozu Washi is high-class, handmade, traditional washi paper that has a long and rich history. The staff will graciously cut papers for you and wrap your purchases, and there are English speaking staff members available\u00a0if you require detailed explanations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ozu Washi Also has a History Museum!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This store\u00a0also is more than just a shopping experience. In addition to the paper products, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ozuwashi.net\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ek-link\">Ozu Washi<\/a> also has a history museum, art gallery and culture classroom. <\/strong>You can even make your own sheet of\u00a0washi paper and learn about the whole process; just make sure you <a href=\"mailto:info@ozuwashi.net\" class=\"ek-link\">make a\u00a0reservation<\/a> in advance. Ozu Washi\u00a0offers various genres of classes, including <strong>calligraphy, engraving, and ink painting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?attachment_id=15120\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193640\/WASHI-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sheets of beautiful handmade paper from Washi, Japanese paper.\" class=\"wp-image-15120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193640\/WASHI-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/05193640\/WASHI-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Sheets of beautiful handmade paper from Ozu Washi.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ozu Washi is located in the <strong>Nihonbashi neighborhood of Tokyo<\/strong>, just a ten-minute walk from Kanda Station on the Yamanote Line. You can also get there with the Ginza or Hanzomon Line from Mitsukoshimae Station, the Hibiya Line from Kodemmacho Station or the JR Sobu Line in Shin-Nihonbashi Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The store opens from <strong>10 a.m until 18 p.m,<\/strong> every day except Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A beginner <em>washi<\/em> paper workshop in which you will create an A4 sheet costs 800 yen. Don&#8217;t forget to make a reservation in advance, and if you want more information you can find it <a aria-label=\"on the store's website. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ozuwashi.net\/en\/workshop.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">on the store&#8217;s website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d1620.2475146461124!2d139.776264!3d35.689434!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x60188954ebc48373%3A0x47becdbb68820fe4!2sOzu%20Washi!5e0!3m2!1sfr!2sjp!4v1591885318753!5m2!1sfr!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re in Tokyo and have an interest in traditional Japanese culture or arts, I hope you\u00a0have the time to make your way to Ozu Washi. Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The traditional Japanese washi paper has been made in Japan for centuries. 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