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[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture

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[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture

"washi" is a traditional Japanese paper. It is made by hand, and some types are said to be durable enough to withstand use for 100 years. Located just a one-minute walk from Asakusa Station, "Handmade washi Shop watashino" is a shop where you can experience making washi without having to bring anything with you. The staff of Hotel COCOSHUKU Asakusa Kuramae tried it out, so we'll introduce it in detail in this article!

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This is not just a place to stay but also let you experience different kinds of living life. Whenever you are with your family, your friends or just alone, you can have your private party and enjoy cooking in the kitchen inside the room. Sometimes you can focus your work here. Sometimes you can enjoy reading here. You can just enjoy your time here with your preferred ways during your stay.

Why not stay at "COCOSHUKU Asakusa Kuramae" and go sightseeing in Asakusa?

Put on your work clothes and start the experience

[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture

The hand-making experience is available in a space at the back of the store.

First, choose between one A3-sized sheet of washi or four postcard-sized sheets of washi.

You can also create colored washi by adding the optional water-resistant paper.

There are work clothes available for rent in the store. Once you're in the mood, the experience begins.

There is also an explanation of the process of making washi.<br>
There is also an explanation of the process of making washi.

Paper making (paper making)

The first thing you will experience is papermaking, which is part of making washi.

Using hands and tools, the fibers of kozo, the material used to make Tosa washi, are loosened in water.

[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture

Next, the paper is scraped using a tool called a "suketa."
The "suketa" is placed vertically into the water and then pulled up.

The key is to shake the fibers vertically and horizontally as if weaving them to make them even.

[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture

After repeating this four or five times, place the water-resistant paper you selected earlier on top and allow the color to build up on the paper.
There were so many different types of water-resistant paper that it was hard to choose!

[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture

Aperture

The next step is aperture.

[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture

Squeeze it firmly using your hands and tools.

[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture

Drying

Finally, let it dry.

After attaching the paper to a hot board that serves as a dryer, press it down with a brush and then wait for a while.

[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture

Finished product

Peel the non-woven fabric off the paper and you're done!

[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture

The result is a very tasteful handmade washi!

It's much more moving when you make it yourself.

[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture

Handmade washi shop watashino

[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture
[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture

The store is also filled with many other attractive products, including envelopes and postcards in beautiful colors.

It's also perfect as a souvenir.

The washi papermaking experience takes about 40 to 70 minutes, depending on the number of people.

This is a highly recommended shop for creating memories of your trip.

watashino

watashino

111-0032 2F 1-32-11 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Handmade paper experiences are available every day. Celebrations/gifts/special letters - give the warmth of handmade work to loved ones. "watashino " sells washi paper goods that are hand-made one by one by washi craftsmen. For more information, please check the website.

We recommend making a reservation for this experience through the official website.

Official website of handmade washi store watashino

Please see this article for information about COCOSHUKU Asakusa Kuramae, a hotel convenient for sightseeing in Asakusa.

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This is not just a place to stay but also let you experience different kinds of living life. Whenever you are with your family, your friends or just alone, you can have your private party and enjoy cooking in the kitchen inside the room. Sometimes you can focus your work here. Sometimes you can enjoy reading here. You can just enjoy your time here with your preferred ways during your stay.

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