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The sudden death of Mr. Kawakatsu, owner of Wazome Kogei, and the subsequent closure of this studio, has left us deeply saddened. Wazome Kogei was one of the last remaining Katazome-shi production stu … read more

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Mr. Kawakatsu, owner of one of the last remaining Katazome-shi production studios, has recently passed away. Tragically, without a successor, the Wazome K … read more

How are Chiyogami and Katazome-shi Different? For many people,  chiyogami is what comes to mind when Japanese paper is mentioned. The vibrant colours, detailed designs, and sheen … read more