Japanese Paper Making (和紙 "Washi") in Kochi, Japan

Описание: Learn all about the ancient art of Japanese Paper Making!

Let's visit Kochi, Japan. Along the southeastern coastline of Shikoku Island, you will find this culturally rich city full of exquisite nature and abundant history. Now becoming one of the newest ports-of-call during Japan itineraries by the major cruise lines, Kochi is definitely a city where you will want to take a second look.

In addition to the historical townscapes such as Kochi Castle, old sake breweries, traditional markets and hot springs, you definitely want to experience one of the region's most famous cultural traditions, "Tosa Washi" - the art of handmade Japanese paper. Today, we visit "Tosawashi Kogeimura Qruad" Paper Making Craftwork Village.

The word 和紙 ("Washi") comes from "wa" meaning Japanese and "shi" meaning paper. Washi is made using fibers from the inner bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub, or the paper mulberry (kozo) bush. As a Japanese craft, it is registered as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.

The Tosa brand of high-quality "washi" (Japanesed paper) handmade in Kochi Prefecture has a history of more than 1,000 years. It has been designated by the central government as traditional craftwork and is being produced in areas including Tosa City and Ino Town. In Ino, 0.03-mm-thick "Tosa tengujoshi," the world’s thinnest handmade paper, is manufactured. At Tosawashi Kogeimura (craftwork village) Qraud and Japanese Paper Museum in Ino, you can experience papermaking, and create your own original postcards and paper fans, among other items.

Kochi is also known as “Tosa, the Land of Sake.” The locals are not shy to tell you about their many sake drinking games. Additionally, particularly unusual in Japan culture, Kochi women are very involved in the drinking culture. They serve meals on large plates instead of many small ones so they can serve quickly and then immediately join in the drinking comradery.

Ready for more? Maybe it's time for a trip to Japan!

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