Paper Artists in East Japan

East Japan has long been a center for exceptional paper arts, where Edo-period aesthetics and Tokyo's artistic innovation shapes artistic expression. The papermakers featured here embody washi papermaking traditions refined over centuries in the Kantō and Tōhoku regions. Each artist brings mastery of hand-papermaking using kozo, mitsumata, and gampi fibers combined with the distinctive qualities that define East Japan craftsmanship. Explore their works to discover how ancient papermaking heritage continues to thrive in this remarkable region.