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Manga legends create artwork on washi paper for experiment | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

ECHIZEN, Fukui Prefecture A “grand experiment” has kicked off here to preserve manga paintings for 1,000 years using special “washi” paper from the town.

Age-old paper craftsmanship key to preserving manga paintings | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Why Japan s Fukui province is a deep well of master craftsmanship

Why Japan’s Fukui province is a deep well of master craftsmanship Stephanie d Arc Taylor 22 December 2020 Echizen paper has a reputation as the finest in the country © Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation Japan’s Fukui province has qualities that would appeal to any visitor. For one thing, its scenery is dramatic, especially the cliffs of its Sea of Japan coastline. The region also features immaculately preserved archaeological sites, hearty regional cuisine, and some of the country’s finest craftsman traditions. The most important of these traditions, both based in the village of Echizen, are washi papermaking, and the manufacture of edge tools and weapons, from knives to scythes.

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