You, Washi, and I.
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Higashi Chichibu, the only village of Saitama. Making han d - crafted paper requires much effort. E v e n our skilled craftsperson, when they began their training, they struggled a lot. Despite its difficulties, this traditional art has been maintained for long years. From the conception of W ashi to the present times, Washi has a history of 1 300 years. Passing on these skills from one generation to the next, the know-how of making hand-crafted paper is well kept until now. The one-stop station named “ H igash i - Chichibu Village of Wash i ” was formed with a wish to transmit and spread this wonderful culture to the world. In this one-stop station, we have hand-crafted paper products made by this art, handmade soba with fresh vegetables, and delicious local cuisines. We would like to show you our attractive culture and we hope that one of these appeals to you. Peach blossoms area The one-stop station “Higashi-Chichibu Village of Washi” is a central point which connects various train stations and its surrounding areas. We are glad to welcome you. Bus terminal “MACHIWABI” You can ask us whatever you want such as hiking trail, recommended place to visit and so on. We offer you all the information you need. Information center “YOROZUYA” Ouchizawa Mandarin Orange Farm Washi Festival Poppies in the sky i Where paper was born. Okawara-shi Okawara-shi is the origin of Hoshokawa-shi, and it isregistered as an intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO. Please enjoy the technique of hand-crafted paper. Every Sunday, you can make hand-crafted paper called Okawara-shi, using local mulberry, and bring it home with you. *Reservation not required. First come, f irst served basis. “Destination : Shiraishi shako/ Washi no sato” 15 min. The bus stop in front of the station Access to the WASHI NO SATO 3 5 5 - 0 3 7 5 4 4 1 ,Oaza-Mid o , Higashi-Chichibu, Chichibu-gu n , Saitama TE L : 04 9 3 - 8 2 - 1 4 6 8 FA X : 049 3 - 8 2 - 1334 HOM E P A G E : h t t p : / / ww w . w a shinosat o . c o . jp Yorii Sta. Owagamachi Sta. “Ranzan Ogawa Interchange ” 15min. “ Hanazono Interchange ” 20min. Kanetsu Expressway CAR Eagle bus BUS Tobu Tojo line TRAIN Hosokawa-shi Handmade paper residence “KAYABUKI” This residence was constructed in the Edo era, and was restored and reconstructed. It is designated as a tangible folk-cultural property by Saitama prefecture. Have a peek into the life of the people in the past where Washi originated. MINATO Higash i - Chichibu Village Official Site htt p : / /ww w . higashichichib u . j p “Destination : Washi no sato” 15 min. You, Washi, and I. “Hosokawa-shi” UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Japanese traditional hand-crafted paper, Hosokawa-shi was born in Higashi-Chichibu village. It was registered as an intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO : paper made from Kozo ( Japanese mulberry) is not chemically bleached. It is used widely among Japanese people’s lifestyle and culture throughout its long history. Hosokawa-shi has various uses, such as calligraphy paper, engraving paper, shoji ( a sliding paper screen door ) , kakejiku ( hanging scroll ) , umbrella, lantern and accessory pouch. It is known for its durability, lasting for 100 years, making it to be deeply appreciated all over the world. ese days, even several European museums use it for restoring paintings.Our knowledge of Hosokawa-shi and craftmanship are the emblems of Japanese heritage. Our desire is to see the art of washi be imported and made known throughout the world. KURASHI ENGLISH ・ 英語版 You, Washi, and I.
Transcript of You, Washi, and I.
Higashi Chichibu,
the only village of Saitama.
Making hand-crafted paper requires much effort.
Even our skilled craftsperson, when they began their training, they struggled a lot.
Despite its difficulties, this traditional art has been maintained for long years.
From the conception of Washi to the present times, Washi has a history of 1300 years.
Passing on these skills from one generation to the next,
the know-how of making hand-crafted paper is well kept until now.
The one-stop station named “Higashi-Chichibu Village of Washi” was formed
with a wish to transmit and spread this wonderful culture to the world.
In this one-stop station, we have hand-crafted paper products made by this art,
handmade soba with fresh vegetables, and delicious local cuisines.
We would like to show you our attractive culture and
we hope that one of these appeals to you.
Peach blossoms area
The one-stop station “Higashi-Chichibu Village of Washi” isa central point which connects various train stations andits surrounding areas. We are glad to welcome you.
Bus terminal “ M A C H I W A B I ”
You can ask us whatever you want such as hiking trail, recommended place to visit and so on. We offer you all the information you need.
Information center “ Y OR O Z U Y A ”
OuchizawaMandarin Orange Farm
Washi Festival
Poppies in the sky
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Where paper was born.
Okawara-shiOkawara-shi is the origin of Hoshokawa-shi, and it isregistered as an intangible culturalheritage of UNESCO. Please enjoy thetechnique of hand-crafted paper.
Every Sunday, you can make hand-craftedpaper called Okawara-shi, using localmulberry, and bring it home with you. *Reservation not required. First come, f irst served basis.
“Destination : Shiraishi shako/ Washi no sato”15 min.
The bus stop in front of the station
Access to the WASHI NO SATO
355-0375 441,Oaza-Mido, Higashi-Chichibu, Chichibu-gun, SaitamaTEL : 0493-82-1468 FAX : 0493-82-1334HOMEPAGE :http://www.washinosato.co.jp
Yorii Sta.
Owagamachi Sta.
“Ranzan Ogawa Interchange”15min.
“Hanazono Interchange ”20min.
KanetsuExpressway
CAR
Eagle busBUS
Tobu Tojo lineTRAIN
Hosokawa-shiHandmade paper residence“ K A Y A B U K I ”
This residence was constructed in the Edo era,and was restored and reconstructed.It is designated as a tangible folk-culturalproperty by Saitama prefecture. Have apeek into the life of the people in the pastwhere Washi originated.
MINATO
Higashi-Chichibu VillageOfficial Site
http://www.higashichichibu.jp
“Destination : Washi no sato”15 min.
You,Washi,and I.
“Hosokawa-shi” UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Japanese traditional hand-crafted paper, Hosokawa-shi was born in
Higashi-Chichibu village. It was registered as an intangible cultural
heritage of UNESCO : paper made from Kozo ( Japanese mulberry) is
not chemically bleached. It is used widely among Japanese people’s
lifestyle and culture throughout its long history. Hosokawa-shi has
various uses, such as calligraphy paper, engraving paper, shoji
( a sliding paper screen door ), kakejiku ( hanging scroll ), umbrella,
lantern and accessory pouch. It is known for its durability, lasting
for 100 years, making it to be deeply appreciated all over the world.
�ese days, even several European museums use it for restoring
paintings.Our knowledge of Hosokawa-shi and craftmanship are the
emblems of Japanese heritage. Our desire is to see the art of washi be
imported and made known throughout the world.
KURASHI
E NG LI S H・英語版
You, Washi, and I .
