OSAKA -- An 80-year-old man living in Osaka creates incredibly realistic "fake food" using washi traditional Japanese paper.

Washi: the traditional Japanese paper, known for its beauty and strength, has been used in bookbinding, art, furniture, and architecture for hundreds of years. But more recently, washi's usage is on ...

In 2016, Longmont Museum spotlighted the intricate and eye-catching work of international contemporary origami artists with the exhibit “Above The Fold” — curated by Los Angeles-based historian of ...

For over 1,000 years, Japan has produced some of the world’s finest paper, using strong natural fibers and exceptional production techniques passed down through the generations. Japanese handmade ...

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Jan. 26, 2020) – When it comes to classes that involve Japanese culture at the Camp Zama Arts and Crafts Center, Lauren Rosa is a fan. “I always like the classes here,” said Rosa, ...

Japan's washi paper has been crafted by hand for over 1,500 years and is prized for its beauty, strength, and distinct natural textures. If kept correctly, some varieties can last more than a thousand ...

WASHINGTON (Japan News/ANN) — The US National Archives in Washington is making good use of traditional Japanese "washi" paper to repair historical documents. Washi is light, strong, water-resistant ...

With the exception of plate and collodion processes, most film consists of a thin layer of silver halide particles suspended in a gelatinous coating atop clear plastic. The film used by Film Washi isn ...

Japanese washi paper is renowned for its aesthetic beauty and its wide-array of usages. Now, a group of researchers have made a green composite material from washi which boasts a 60% increase in ...