Japanology Plus · SEASON 9
Washi: Japanese Paper
Episode 9 · 2022-04-28
- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
Japanese paper, known as washi, is attractively textured and extremely durable. For centuries, it has been used in many aspects of Japanese life and culture. Our guest, Akutsu Tomohiro, talks about his work repairing and reinforcing old documents using washi. He introduces various techniques used in Japanese paper making, and shows us some surprising new products. We also meet modern artists and craftspeople who are exploring new possibilities for washi.
28 minutes
Season 9 episodes
1. Japanophiles: Tom Hovasse2022-01-06
2. Kotatsu: Heated Tables2022-01-13
3. VTubers2022-01-20
4. Traditional Homes2022-02-17
5. Jomon Period: The Sannai Maruyama Site2022-03-10
6. Jomon Period: Dogu2022-03-17
7. Japanophiles: Steve Tallon2022-03-24
8. Face Masks2022-04-14
9. Washi: Japanese Paper2022-04-28
10. Name Stamps and Seals2022-05-12
11. Showa Nostalgia2022-05-19
12. Japanophiles: Claudio Feliciani2022-06-02
13. Keitora: Tiny Trucks2022-06-16
14. Vinyl Records2022-06-30
15. Okinawa: The Ryukyu Kingdom2022-07-14
16. Okinawa: The Reconstruction of Shuri Castle2022-07-21
17. Frozen Food2022-07-28
18. Japanophiles: Gregory Khezrnejat2022-08-11
19. Goldfish2022-08-25
20. Welfare Goods2022-09-08
21. Water-related Disasters2022-09-29
22. Japanophiles: Andrew Dewar2022-10-13
23. The Moon2022-10-20
24. Cardboard2022-11-24
25. The Samurai of the Sea: Pirates or Protectors?2022-12-08
26. The Samurai of the Sea: The Murakami Legacy2022-12-15
27. Japanophiles: Colleen Schmuckal2022-12-22
