[1 minute walk from Asakusa Station] Make washi in Tokyo! Experience traditional Japanese culture
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"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 anyth...
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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.
Put on your work clothes and start the experience
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.
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.
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.
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!
Aperture
The next step is aperture.
Squeeze it firmly using your hands and tools.
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.
Finished product
Peel the non-woven fabric off the paper and you're done!
The result is a very tasteful handmade washi!
It's much more moving when you make it yourself.
Handmade washi shop watashino
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.
We recommend making a reservation for this experience through the official website.
Please see this article for information about COCOSHUKU Asakusa Kuramae, a hotel convenient for sightseeing in Asakusa.
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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