Keijyusha is one of about 300 papermaking manufacturers across Japan. The history of Japanese paper in this region is long a long one, with the craft being introduced by a Kyoto nobleman in the 16th century. At the manufacturing site, 250 to 280 pieces of paper are made every day. All these papers are made of finely torn kozo bark, mixed with water and a substance extracted from the roots of hollyhock as a kind of binder. Keijyusha uses a method that involves running water through gel-formed paper, instead of the uniquely Japanese nagashisuki, which is more of a shaking and scooping process. At the on-site museum, Japanese papers are showcased. At the shop different varieties of paper, unique papier-mâche animals, artworks, stencil or block print papers and calendars are all available for purchase.

Keijyusha President Yasuki Yoshida, comments on papermaking:

Keijyusha President Yasuki Yoshida, comments on papermaking:

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668-4 Kagamimachi Yatsuo, Toyamashi, Toyama
Telephone +81 76 455 1184
www.keijusha.com/