Visit a paper making town in Japan
📍 Japan🔄 Repeatable👤 All ages
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Journey to traditional towns like Ogawa or Kurotani where families have been making washi paper for centuries using ancient techniques. Watch artisans transform mulberry bark into delicate sheets through processes unchanged for generations, and try your hand at creating your own paper. These small mountain communities preserve a disappearing craft while surrounded by stunning rural Japanese landscapes.
Difficulty
20/100Easy
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Cost
$800 – $1,500
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Time
full-day
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People
1+
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Setting
indoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
None needed
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