In this workshop you can experience the process of traditional washi paper-making in an easier way.
Make your own original washi in a post card size by reuse the fiber of the old shoji (Japanese sliding door) paper used in the folk houses of our museum. Blend in decorative materials such as dried plants, wrap the piece of washi around a small glass bottle, you get a lovely lamp!

• Date: May 6 (Wednesday, national holiday), 2026 *it will not be canceled in light rain
• Time: (1)10:00~　(2)11:00~　(3)13:00~　(4)14:00~　(5)15:00~　(50 minutes for each time slot)
• Anybody can participate.* A Child under 3rd grade must be accompanied by 1 guardian
• Capacity: 6 participants for each time slot
• Fee: 800 yen (Please pay with cash at the venue) *the admission to Nihon Minka-en required in addition
• How to participate: Numbered tickets will be handed out from 9:30 on the day at the venue
• Venue: the yard of 6. The Sasaki House

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[The washi we use]

The paper used in the old shoji (Japanese sliding door) in the folk houses of our museum are reused in this workshop. Most of it is Hosokawa-shi, which is among the Representative List of Human Intangible Cultural Heritage.
You can feel the unique texture of washi, which is different from the paper you usually use.

*Please refer to this link for other events during the consecutive national holidays in early May.